HHIA Accomplishments
The Hacienda Heights Improvement Association was incorporated to provide a conduit of information on behalf of the residents of Hacienda Heights and government agencies that provide services to our unincorporated community. Its Board of Directors holds monthly public meetings to allow any resident of Hacienda Heights to raise concerns or suggest improvements that would enhance life in this community. Board members are drawn from broad areas of interest and typically represent many neighborhoods to assure personal awareness of a given situation. In addition to assisting community members in resolving issues that are of concern to them, HHIA’s board members have worked diligently on their own to improve the aesthetics and quality of life for our residents. A brief listing of these areas includes the following:
– Placement of power lines along Hacienda Blvd. underground.
– Leader of community opposition against development of the Puente Hills Landfill Park other than a Passive Park.
– Defeat of proposal to construct a trash incinerator in the hills above Seventh Avenue.
– Advocacy for Community Enhancement funding from landfill expansion.
– Improvement of Seventh Avenue Trailhead.
– Construction of two recreational trails accessible from Seventh Avenue and
Orange Grove Avenue.
– Implementation of Orange Grove Park.
– Organized lawsuit to compensate residents near PHLF for loss of property value.
– Proposed conceptual plans for screening unsightly block walls along Hacienda Blvd.
– Construction of sound walls to protect residents living adjacent to Pomona Freeway.
– Representation on multiple agencies seeking to protect open spaces adjacent to Hacienda Heights.
– Organization of Jim Davis Beautification Day.
– Organized opposition to building dedicated truck lanes adjacent to Pomona Freeway.
– Organize community response to Conditional Use Permits for significant projects in
Hacienda Heights.
– Participation in development of the Hacienda Heights Community Plan.
– Instrumental in the October 31, 2013, closure of the Puente Hills Landfill.
– Advocated for more parks in Hacienda Heights including a Dog Park.
– Restoration, maintenance and increased use of the Puente Hills for recreation, hiking and biking.
– HHIA is the point organization from which the County seeks input regarding future
projects in Hacienda Heights.
See also: Historical Highlights
