Tuesday,
July 18,2006
301 University
decision postponed until September 12th
Attorneys for 301
University
received a continuance from City
Council yesterday afternoon so they
may further study a 20-page report from City Attorney Mike Aguirre’s
office that was delivered last Friday. Several members of the audience
hoping to speak wore large NO 301 badges.
Visit 301support.org or savehillcrest.com to educate yourself
then call or email the city council to let them know if
you are for or against 301.
Unlike other neighborhoods, Hillcrest has
no resident-based organization focused on the quality of
life in our community.Is anyone interested in getting a group going?
Monday,
July 17,2006
Tomorrow (7/18/06) 301 University will be decided by City Council. Will a 12-story tower one block from the Hillcrest sign change our “village” feel? Please visit SaveHillcrest.com or 301support.org and educate yourself. The current CityBeat also has a story on how this project will affect our neighborhood.
The map at the left is one of four studies showing the shadows this huge project will cast over Hillcrest during the year (this is during the winter solstice). Click on it to see the shadows thrown during all four seasons. None of the people who will be making Tuesday’s decision live in Hillcrest. You have one day left. Let the San Diego City Council know if you want them to vote yes or no on 301.
Sunday,
July 16,2006
Together Everyone Achieves More. Please join the Hillcrest Clean T.E.A.M. for our next clean-up Sunday, August 6th. Meet under the Hillcrest sign at 9:45am and help put the “neighbor” back in the ‘hood.
Thanks to Marie and
Tony for hosting the pool party
and BBQ for us! Fifth Avenue Gazette rocks!
and BBQ for us! Fifth Avenue Gazette rocks!
Saturday,
July 15,2006
The map at the left shows the ‘skyscrapers’ of uptown (buildings that are ten stories or larger. Medical buildings are blue and residential towers are red.
Friday,
July 14,2006
Hillcrest
timelapse from 7/13/06
In celebration of national ice cream month, Deyer’s hosted the Rocky Road Challenge, a fun-filled scavenger hunt around Horton Plaza and downtown yesterday afternoon. HillQuest had a team (Nancy, Travis, Ann, Cathy). So did Assemblymember Lori Saldana’s office! Creativity, strategy and teamwork won the first place team (not us) a stocked ice cream freezer throughout the rest of this year!
Happy birthday,
Harriet!
Thursday,
July 13,2006
— Accountant April Boling
(former chair of the SD County Taxpayers Assocation)
Wednesday,
July 12,2006
Hip Hop...and compassion, too!
Besides having a great time at this year’s Hop in the ’hood...over $800 was raised for Arwen Renner.
Thanks to all...especially David Worthy who after donating $200 doubled all additional funds collected for Arwen.
Tuesday,
July 11,2006
Care about Hillcrest’s future?
(across from
Hamburger Mary’s) will be decided by members of the City Council. Are
you for or against it? 301 may provide a few dozen more parking places
than we have now. Is it worth it?
Visit SaveHillcrest.com or 301support.org and educate yourself on this development in the heart of the neighborhood and let the council know what you think. Speak up — it’s your community.
Visit SaveHillcrest.com or 301support.org and educate yourself on this development in the heart of the neighborhood and let the council know what you think. Speak up — it’s your community.
Monday,
July 10,2006
July 20, 1911 — Floral Parade in the park: “This feature is to be under the direction of the Women’s Auxiliary. It will be the first opportunity the public will have to view the queen of the carnival in her royal robes. Miss Richards, as queen will be surrounded by eight maids of honor. More than 100 automobiles and other vehicles, each decorated in real flowers, will compose this parade.” [LATimes]
May 15, 1915 — Festival of Flowers at San Diego Fair: “There was a miniature rose parade formed of the little electriquettes, all flower-trimmed, girls with flower-trimmed doll carriages, and of go-carts with babies. The first prize was taken by the entry of the Southern California Building. It was an electriquette exquisitely trimmed with hundreds of Cecile Brunner roses and ferns from the Model Farm of the Southern Counties exhibit.” LATimes [5/16/1915]
July 9, 2006 — Flower Power Parade at the Hop in the ’Hood: HillQuest organizes a mini-rose bowl parade as one of the highlights for their annual July block party...and the Floral Association takes first place in a crowded competition of floats decorated with at least 50% flowers or plants.
Sunday,
July 9,2006
The Hop in the ’hood was AWESOME!
>>> In case you missed it, here’s a slideshow from yesterday’s block party. The festive crowd enjoyed HillQuest’s annual celebration and the inaugural Flower Power Parade. The top three prize winners will join us for the Pride Parade on Saturday, July 29th. First Place: the San Diego Floral Association; Second Place: Tropical Queens; and Third Place: The Lily Pad Store. Thanks to all the wonderful musicians including Sven-Erik Seaholm, Sue Palmer, Deejah Marie and Pieces, Amber Gaia, Alicia Champion, Danielle Lo Presti and the Masses and Shawn Rohlf...and the multi-talented Laura Jane who emceed the event. Hope you all join us when we do it again next year!
