Projects & News

News

Arnold & Choate’s / North Florence Heights

On May 3, 2024, the California State Historical Resources Commission (SHRC) voted unanimously to recommend the Arnold & Choates Addition—North Florence Heights historic district for listing on the National Register of Historic Places.  Since then, the...

Historical District Update – December 2023

MHH proposed amendments to HRB procedures After months of rigorous advocacy, MHH’s proposed amendments to the HRB procedures—which would provide a process for listing national register districts on the local historic register—are slated to be discussed by the HRB’s...

Current Projects

Restore the Presidio Park Cobblestone Swales

Mission Hills Heritage is partnering with The San Diego Parks Foundation and San Diego’s Department of Parks & Recreation to restore the historic cobblestone curbs and swales of Presidio Park. But we need your donation to make this project a reality!...

Historical District Update

Mission Hills Heritage Seeks Pathway for Local Designation of National Register Historic Districts By: Barry Hager Historic districts are the most effective way to protect the architecture and history of vintage neighborhoods. To encourage the establishment of...

Inspiration Heights Update

Inspiration Heights Historic District Placed on the National Register By: Barry Hager On October 29, 2021, the State Historic Resources Commission voted unanimously to approve Inspiration Heights for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. This is the...

Past Projects

Restoration of Arbor at Presidio Park (2016-2018)

MHH board members spearheaded an effort to convince the City to restore the crumbling historic Arbor Area at Presidio Park.  MHH contributed funding for materials, with assistance from the Mission Hills Town Council and Mission Hills Garden Club.  Restoration work...

Rezone of Residential Areas of Mission Hills (2016)

Following a multi-year effort that involved intensive surveying and petition drives, MHH convinced the City Council to re-zone a multi-block residential area in Eastern portions of Mission Hills, including a large multi-block area south of University Avenue, to...

Red Bungalow Update – October 2023

MHH FILES APPEAL OF LITTLE RED BUNGALOW DECISION Councilman Whitburn needs to hear from YOU! Please help us convince the City to hear the appeal filed by Mission Hills Heritage asking for a fair re-hearing before the HRB for the Little Red Bungalow! MHH...

Restoration of Inspiration Heights Pillars (2013)

After the theft of original plaques on two of the three Inspiration Heights pillars in 2011, MHH spearheaded the effort to replace the plaques, which was paid for by Council District 2 funds.  MHH also arranged for donated services by Chism Bros. Painting to repair...

Interim Height Ordinance (2008-2016)

MHH helped lead the effort that resulted in a temporary ordinance capping new building heights at 50’ in the commercial core area of Mission Hills. The temporary ordinance was replaced with a permanent overlay zone as part of the Uptown Community Plan Update,...

Project Revisions for One Mission (2003 – 2005)

MHH founding members led a community effort that resulted in major revisions to the Paseo De Mission Hills project (renamed One Mission) at the gateway to Mission Hills.  The architectural style was changed to blend more with the neighborhood and the building...

Mission Hills Heritage Winner of 2022 Preservation Award

Save Our Heritage Organisation (SOHO) Announces the 2022 Winners for the "People In Preservation" Awards The 39th Annual People In Preservation Awards honors outstanding preservationists who led distinctive projects, ranging from a meticulous reconstruction of the...