Making Waves
Friends of Hidden Beach blog
“Inherited A Driveway”
The driveway referred to by the southern homeowners’ attorney was installed, not inherited.
“Historical Driveway”
Parks are for people not pavement.
A modest gravel “historical driveway” is compared to an application for a pavement driveway over public land.
94.25% in favor of the proposal
The public is 94.25% in favor of the proposal. Pat yourselves on the back!
“WWI Battlefield … Arsonists … Colonized … After-Dark Activities”
Comments from property owners that make you go “huh.”
The Dirt on Pruning
Pruning gets dicey at Hidden Beach! The good news: we’re ready for our next wave of growth.
Your comments are rolling in …
Less than 24 hours since it was announced and your comments are already rolling into the SDCI website for our Hidden Beach proposal. Keep ‘em coming!
The City wants your comments
Seattle Department of Construction & Inspections (SDCI) is reviewing our proposal and wants your comments now!
Finally, our permit application is under review!
At long last, our permit is under official review with the Seattle Department of Construction and Land Use. It’s not a wrap, but it’s a start!
S’UP at Hidden Beach
Stand Up Paddle boarding was in full effect yesterday for fellow Hidden Beach-head, David.
Proposal, permit, new sign … action!
There’s a new sign in town … and we’ve submitted our proposal for improvements at Hidden Beach. Now we all need to pitch in. Let’s do this!
KUOW: How rich Seattleites can lease public land through a program meant to protect it
“It just feels like you know, the deck is stacked [in favor of homeowners],” Sinclair said. “I really want to be proud of my city. But ... it’s a mess.”
KUOW: Beat the heat at Seattle's 'hidden beaches,' the pearls of the city's shoreline
"Why do I care so much?" Oppenheimer said. "Because I love these spaces, because I think public access is important, because I don’t like to see money triumphing over the public’s interest."