Looking back at the past year….

2007 was memorable for our neighborhood for several reasons including…

Hillcrest’s Great Places Award

 

 

 

 

• Hillcrest was designated as one of the nation’s top 10 great places in America.
• The Hillcrest Town Council was formed by residents.
• An array of fun events were held throughout 2007 to celebrate our neighborhood’s first centennial.
• Hillcrest got seven (now six) community boundary signs.
• Superior judge ruled against 301 University development.
• Interim Height Ordinance was drafted by the City of SD.
Penguins on the Roof• The Hillcrest History Guild buried a time capsule in the Vermont Street Bridge. (It will be opened in 2107.)
• The first Hillcrest Restaurant Week was held.
• March of the Penguins was shown on the rooftop of Whole Foods.
Hillcrest Clean Team continued quarterly efforts.
• House of Heirlooms was deemed historic by the City.
• Washington Mutual held their first “Smile” contest.

Opening of: The Internet Place, First Future Credit Union, Dream Florist, Divine Nails, Bite, Yogart, Babycakes, Cilantro Live, Babbo Grande, Dolce Freddo, Chow Noodle House

Closing of: The Great Frame Up, Crepes de Paris, Bankers Hill Property, Ben & Jerry’s, Fresh, Crush, Metropolis, Diedrich’s Coffee, The Lily Pad Store, Park Place Realty Group, Jewish Community Center, Splash, Russo’s Italian Restaurant, Chilango’s, Brazil on the Hill, Antico Toscano Restaurant, Jewel Vision, Starbucks (Fifth & Washington)

Help make Hillcrest better place to live (& shop) in 2008!

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