Purpose
The Westwood Neighborhood Council is organized to promote and support the efforts that improve and maintain the quality of life in the Westwood community. To carry out this purpose, we will work with government agencies and officials and other public and private organizations to secure services and improvements in the following areas: social services, education, health services, public safety, parks and environment, physical and pedestrian improvements, zoning/land use, traffic.
Who we are
We are your neighbors!
Westwood is generally defined as the neighborhood between SW Holden and SW Roxbury, and 35th Avenue and Delridge Way. Everyone who lives, works, shops, or attends school in Westwood is welcome. The people on the Council believe that we must take an active role in improving the place where we live and/or work. By the way, in case you're wondering, we don't collect dues.
What we've done
- Participated in the "Inclusion Solution" event
- Promoted blockwatch formation
- Shared crime prevention information
- Assisted neighbors in obtaining Neighborhood Matching Funds
- Lobbied for West Seattle Police Precinct
- Participated in Leadership conferences
- Lobbied for traffic improvements
- Coordinated with local businesses
- Shared information with other neighborhood groups
- Participated in local projects such as:
- Roxhill Park Earthworks
- Involving all neighbors
- Longfellow Creek Watershed
- Roxhill Park Improvement Plan
- Denny/Sealth Field Redevelopment
- Westwood/Highland Park Neighborhood Planning
- Coordinate with other local community groups like:
- Southwest Community Center Advisory Committee
- Delridge Neighborhoods District Council
- South Precinct Advisory Council
- West Seattle Chamber of Commerce
- Sponsored guest speakers, including:
- Seattle Department of Construction and Land Use (DCLU)
- Seattle Police Officers
- Seattle Parks Department
- Seattle Transportation
- King County Metro Transit
- Seattle School District
- Elected public officials
- Local business managers
What our plans for the future include
- Updating of Westwood/Highland Park Neighborhood Plan
- Promote blockwatch/crime prevention activities
- Monitor progress of Roxbury Village redevelopment
- Recruit members who reflect the diversity of our community
- Support Chief Sealth High's "Project Turning Point"
- Sponsor programs and guest speakers of interest to the neighborhood
- Assist neighbors in obtaining grants for projects and local community groups
and
- Most importantly, getting to know your neighbors!
We CAN make a difference, but not without YOUR help!
The Council needs your ideas, concerns, and of course, your participation in helping Westwood continue to grow as a neighborhood that we can all be proud of
