Saturday, March 31st, 2007   
HIGHLAND PARK SUMMIT
In true town-hall style, residents of Highland Park and neighboring communities Riverview and White Center gathered to share thoughts and ideas about issues of common interest. Hosts were the Highland Park Action Committee & the historic Highland Park Improvement Club.

The enthusiastic participation was all we could have hoped for, and more! Thanks to all who attended.

Complete Summit Notes

Below is a photo gallery. Many images - please allow a minute to download.

OUR TOPIC: If there is one thing that could get you involved in the community, what is it?

Carolyn & Biller Stauffer, expecting a child, are interested in a moms' support group.

Above: Pastor Timothy Rambo's concern is at-risk youth and acceptance of diversity.

Above: New homeowners are concerned about nuisance residences with trash and rodents.


Martha Mallett wants to preserve the history of
HPIC and the building used by the community.


Rick Jump, Director of the
White Center Food Bank


Matt Houghton of the Riverside Council wants a
hiking/biking nature trail.

Barbara Viondo of Weed & Seed, a Seattle Police Dept. program to lessen crime.


Soon the wall is papered with suggestions.

BREAKOUT GROUPS: We break up into groups to brainstorm
about Cleanup, Economic Development, Traffic, and Youth.








Becca Fong reports on the ideas of the Youth group.

Ken Knoke, HPAC Secretary and real estate agent, reports on Economic issues.


Ron Angeles from the City Dept. of Neighborhoods reports on the Cleanup group.

Highland Park
Summit Organizers

Below: Blair Johnson, Chair of Highland Park Action Committee, and Cindi Barker, Facilitator with Morgan Community Association

Second row: Jim Glassley, HPAC Vice-Chair
and Ken Knoke, HPAC Secretary

Right: Dina Johnson, Web Goddess and Graphic Designer


Above: Mary Weiner (with daughter)
who supervised our "Kid Zone."

HIGHLAND PARK
IMPROVEMENT CLUB
Julie Schickling (left) is a new member, Martha Mallett a longtime member of the historic club.

The HPIC building is a rentable facility with a stage, dance floor, and dining hall or meeting room.

Both Highland Park Action Committee and Highland Park Improvement Club would like to see more active participation from their neighbors.

Highland Park & Riverview Displays
A map of our neighborhood, framed by colorful Highland Park scenery.
Photographs and graphics by Dina Johnson.

Photos illustrate a project of the Traffic Circle cleanup crew

Left: Display advertises the HPAC website, with an invitation to suggest ways for the site to help neighbors connect.


Above: Megawatt Junction's upcoming Community Garage Sale.


Above: Voter registration forms, precinct map, and info from Dina Johnson,
one of your elected precinct representatives to the 34th District Democrats.

IMAGE MAP

Above: a 5-foot high birds-eye view of the Highland Park-Riverview-White Center area of West Seattle.
Below: Closeup view, showing the Westcrest Park Resovoir, HP Elementary school and Playfield. . Stars indicate where the attendeees live.


 

 


Pete Spaulding from the Seattle Dept. of Neighborhoods, and Officer Jeff Durden

HPAC Vice-Chair Jim Glassley welcomes homeowners Mitch and Ron.

Family-Friendly Event
The "Kid Zone" provided toys and art supplies.


Creative results pictured below. DETAILS OF ARTWORK

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