Creating a natural drainage system

In partnership with Seattle Public Utilities, an innovative natural drainage system is being used to manage storm water on site, improve water quality, protect salmon habitat and allow the built environment to mimic natural drainage qualities.

The pond at High Point is a main
component of the natural drainage system.

Deconstructing old homes

Twenty-two old units were deconstructed in the project's first phase. The original materials, including lumber, plywood and plumbing fixtures, were salvaged, then sold or reused. More units will be deconstructed in the second phase. To learn more about the  deconstruction, click here.

Preserving trees

Over 100 mature trees will be saved at High Point. Preserving healthy, functional, and aesthetically pleasing trees will contribute to a unique neighborhood character, and will enhance the overall quality of the development. The value of preserved trees in Phase I alone, as assessed by a professional arborist, is more than $1.5 million. Click here to view High Point's tree valuation report.

Building “breathe-easy” homes

A partnership led by Neighborhood House obtained $1.8 million in Healthy Homes grants. Thirty-five breathe-easy homes are being built, helping to decrease the risk factors that cause asthma among low-income children. As part of this project, an environmental outreach program will focus on improving resident health.

Protecting air quality

350,000 gallons of alternative bio ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel are being used for infrastructure construction.

For more details about the environmental commitment at High Point, view the final environmental impact statement that was issued on September 24, 2002. Download the PDF files of the FEIS fact sheet, complete version and addendums by clicking on these links:  

• Fact sheet

• Complete version

• Addendum 1

• Addendum 2

To view these in person, visit one these locations.

• Seattle Housing Authority (120 6th Ave N)

• High Point Revitalization Information Center 
  (3001 SW Graham St)

• Seattle Public Library Central Library (800 Pike St)

• Seattle Public Library High Point Branch (6338 32nd Ave SW)

• Seattle Public Library Southwest Branch (9010 35th Ave SW)

• Seattle Public Library West Seattle Branch (2306 42nd Ave SW)

Full copies of the statement can also be purchased for $25 at the Seattle Housing Authority's central office. Please call the office at (206) 615-3365 to make arrangements to review or obtain a copy.

Click on the following links for more information about:

• Deconstructing the old homes at High Point

• Tree valuation report