2009
Mi Arbolito sidewalks returning
After being cut off to pedestrians for over five years, the sidewalks around the 14 story Mi Arbolito across from the NW corner of Balboa Park will be reopening soon. The silent and barren tower has stood empty at Sixth & Upas for months, nearly finished but stalled in the financial crisis that has gripped the rest of the nation. The project, developed by Delaware based 1700 Investors, LLC was originally dubbed “The Hole” after construction was delayed for over a year by neighbors at 666 Upas who filed a lawsuit after excavation for the subterranean parking began. The City approved the project ministerially without an environmental impact report, and it went up pretty fast, but the developer ran out of money, and the high rise landmark has been an incomplete eyesore for years. Congratulations to the developers for moving forward with a little spring cleaning and (hopefully) sales.
2009
2009
Thank you, Carmen & Nick
At Tuesday night’s April meeting of the Hillcrest Town Council Carmen Lucci (owner of Babbo Grande) and Nick Hubbard (longtime Hillcrest property owner, resident and businessman) were presented LION awards by Judy Nagel of the HTC Neighborhood Improvement committee. LION stands for Let’s Improve Our Neighborhood which these two men have done well. Thanks for enhancing Hillcrest!
Meeting minutes are here.
2009
2009
Hillcrest Town Council Tuesday from 6:30-8pm
The monthly meeting for neighborhood residents is tomorrow evening, April 14th at the Joyce Beers Community Center from 6:30-8pm. Refreshments will be provided by Hillcrest’s St. Tropez Bakery & Bistro. April topics include a presentation on the services provided by the LGBT Center, Judy Nagel will present two L.I.O.N. (Let’s Improve Our Neighborhood) awards and a report on the Community Plan Update process. Get involved to make our neighborhood even better. Mark your calendars! Hillcrest Spring Cleanup, Saturday, May 23rd — 9am until noon. Meet under the Hillcrest sign where the group will be divided to pick up litter, take signs off from posts, paint out graffiti or weed around the newly painted Robinson Avenue bridge. We’ll provide all the supplies...we just need you! Volunteers will receive a NEW Spring Cleanup t-shirt and more!
2009
HQ7 is wrapping up
This year’s cover collage features Hillcrest’s new trash cans, the Women’s Drum Circle, Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, Mardi Gras, Lucy, Prop 8 Hillcrest march, Laura Jane, Sue Palmer, Tim Gahagan, Ron Lacey, Todd Gloria, Daniel Castro and our little GEM car.
The seventh edition of the handy pocket guide packed full of neighborhood information will begin distribution the end of June with articles by councilmembers Donna Frye, Carl DeMaio and Todd Gloria, Andrew Towne, Michael Kelly, Ben Cartwright, Janet Mulshine, Reuel Olin, Jerry Schad, John Taylor, Rebecca Smith, Mike Tidmus...and more.
2009
The monthly meeting for neighborhood residents will be held Tuesday, April 14th at the Joyce Beers Community Center from 6:30-8pm. Refreshments will be provided by Hillcrest’s St. Tropez Bakery & Bistro.
April topics include a presentation on the services provided by the LGBT Center, Judy Nagel will present two L.I.O.N. (Let’s Improve Our Neighborhood) awards and a report on the Community Plan Update process. Get involved to make our neighborhood even better.
Mark your calendars! Hillcrest Spring Cleanup, Saturday, May 23rd — 9am until noon. Meet under the Hillcrest sign where the group will be divided to pick up litter, take signs off from posts, paint out graffiti or weed around the newly painted Robinson Avenue bridge. We’ll provide all the supplies...we just need you! Volunteers will receive a NEW Spring Cleanup t-shirt, snacks and more!
2009
