Accomplishments

A major community-wide collaboration, led by Paul & Libby Carr, resulted in the recasting of Seattle's Statue of Liberty in Alki and the construction of a new plaza. The Carrs coordinated hundreds of donors, volunteers, and local partners, supported by detailed on-the-ground project management from David & Eilene Hutchinson.
 

More than 3,000 engraved bricks and plaques were sold to fund the restoration. The statue was rededicated in 2007; the plaza opened in 2008.
Today, Statue of Liberty Plaza is maintained by the Alki Community Council in conjunction with Seattle Parks, ensuring ongoing basic care and preservation.

ACC partnered with public agencies, private donors, and individual contributors to rebuild and modernize the original playfield near Alki Elementary—an effort that laid the groundwork for today's school-connected playground and has served generations of children. This park served children until 2024 when the land was then leased to the new Alki Elementary School opening in late 2026. 

Volunteer leadership helped champion extending the shoreline trail to Constellation Park, improving walkability, pedestrian access, and waterfront connectivity.

Weather Watch Park, Cormorant Cove, and Constellation Park were created through community advocacy, volunteer vision, design, and long-term stewardship.

Decades of invasive species removal and habitat restoration by committed neighbors and organized volunteers helped protect the park's preserved old-growth forest environment.

Multiple generations of volunteers advanced long-term efforts from Alki Point to Admiral Way to improve crosswalks, implement traffic calming measures, and create safer, pedestrian-focused corridors.

The Greater Harbor 2000 group championed a greener, safer, more walkable, and tree-lined waterfront corridor.

The Alki Community Council has launched several beloved neighborhood traditions: helped launch and created the early Alki Art Fair, produced the one-time Alki Summer Festival, and originated the annual Alki Holiday Lights celebration in 2024 to enhance the Alki Beach Christmas Ship stop.
 

ACC volunteers continue to support and uplift community arts, including launching the Alki Art Walk, and engage in Alki seasonal neighborhood activations.