Past Projects

Mission Hills Heritage works diligently to preserve and improve the historic character of the neighborhood. Our members are passionate about protecting the historic charm of the community for generations to come, but also want good development to continue to enhance our facilities and commericial districts. Below are past projects that we have worked on.

Heritage Park Master Plan Improvement

The Heritage Park project proposes that the County of San Diego enter into an agreement with Pacific Hospitality Group (PHG -- owner and operator of the Hacienda Hotel) to develop and operate Heritage Park for lodging and other purposes. (Heritage Park is located on Juan Street, across from the Hacienda Hotel.) Development includes site improvements and the creation of 84 guest rooms.

West Lewis and Falcon St Mini-Park

The proposed West Lewis Street Mini Park project is to be located on the canyon rim area from West Lewis at Goldfinch to West Lewis at Falcon.

Vons Redevelopment Project

UPDATE (FEB 2011)
The old store should be demolished soon and the new store will be underway!

UPDATE (10/22/2010)
Recent Developments Concerning Mission Hills Vons Project

City staff has prepared a proposed environmental document for the Vons project. The document is know as "mitigated negative declaration" which is being proposed in lieu of a full environmental impact report. This website contains the draft Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Vons Mission Hills project. Once on the site, type "Vons Mission Hills" and click search. Any comments must be received by the City by October 28, 2010.

Note, as mitigation the applicant is being required to place a traffic signal at the intersection of Dove Street & University Avenue.

Additionally the project is schuduled for a hearing before the Planning Commission on November 18, 2010, and before the full City Council on December 7, 2010. If the project is approved by the City Council, construction can begin in 2011.

Project Background

The Vons/Safeway group is planning to redevelop the site of the Vons store on Washington Street. The proposed Vons Redevelopment Project is located on the same site as the existing Vons store. Vons proposes a new building which will expand the current store from 20,000 to 59,000 square feet of space and include 8,375 square feet of additional retail space. The proposed building is “podium-style” meaning that the ground floor will be all parking, with 192 spaces, and the retail store will be located above.