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.
A full report of
the day is posted here:
SUMMIT NOTES
~Highland Park Action Committee
PHOTO
GALLERY: Many images - please allow a minute to download, and
help me out with names.
~Dina Lydia, your
Web Goddess and Photographer
TOPIC:
If there is one thing that could get you involved in the community, what
is it?
Carolyn,
expecting a child this year, is 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.
Matt Houghton of the
Riverside Council wants a hiking/biking nature trail
Rick Jump of White Center Food Bank says it needs donations in months other than November & December.
Barbara Biondo describes Weed & Seed, a Seattle Police Dept. program to lessen crime.
Others mention a tacky
corner store, dangerous traffic spots, sidewalks needing repair, a desire
for neighborhood gathering spots, such as coffee shops. Soon the wall
is papered with suggestions.
Below, Cindi Barker facilitates the exchange of ideas.
BREAKOUT
GROUPS: We break up into groups to brainstorm about Cleanup,
Economic Development, Traffic, and Youth. Full reports on the results
are upcoming.
Note the intent listening
in each picture.
Pastor Timothy's
friends Sean (above) & Steve (below) have many ideas to positively
influence at-risk youth.
Becca 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 (with
daughter) who supervised our "Kid Zone."
HIGHLAND PARK
IMPROVEMENT CLUBJulie Schickling is a new member, Martha Mallett (far right) 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 Highland Park, framed by colorful neighborhood 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
Left: a 5-foot high birds-eye view of the Highland Park-Riverview-White Center area of West Seattle. We will soon have a download of the image on this site.
Above:
Closeup view, showing the Westcrest Park Reservoir, HP Elementary school
and Playfield.
Stars indicate where people live.
Pete Spalding, Chair
of the Delridge District Council and
SW Precinct Advisory Council member, 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.
