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The HBA has been serving Hillcrest for over 100 years

For 100 years the HBA has been an advocate for Hillcrest businesses and a champion of neighborhood improvements. There are so many part of Hillcrest’s history to celebrate and this page introduces you to our exciting history in the neighborhood.

The history of the HBA is the history of Hillcrest.

The LGBT community has always supported Hillcrest businesses.

Getting projects done is what the HBA is all about.

 

A legacy of successful projects

The HBA has been the primary activist organization that have moved projects forward in the neighborhood for over 100 years. Below are a partial list of projects that Hillcrest folks know well. The HBA is responsible for the following projects:

  • The Hillcrest Sign (and renovations, in 1984 and 2010).

  • The Uptown Planners and the Uptown Community Parking District.

  • The Beautification of the University Ave. medians (1999).

  • The Core (2006) and University Ave. (1999) Maintenance Assessment Districts.

  • The creation of the Hillcrest Farmers Market (1984)

  • The Hillcrest Pride Flag (2012) and Historical Monument (2013).

  • The creation of the Rainbow Crosswalk at Pride Plaza (2019).

  • The development of Mural Alley (2021).

  • The development of the Normal Street Promenade (2019-2023).

A birthday party to remember.

In October 2021 the community of Hillcrest came together to celebrate 100 years of programs and projects that have improved the neighborhood. The gala was sponsored by neighborhood partners at Scripps, AT&T, and many businesses and community leaders. The event featured music provided by DJ K-Swift, a presentation of the Warren Simon Award for Community Leadership, the unveiling of the new AT&T Mural ~ Sponsored by AT&T, and a gigantic birthday cake provided by Babycakes.

 

Centennial Sponsors

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Table Sponsors

Crest Cafe // Gossip Grill // Hairspray // Urban Mo’s // Redbull // The Merrow // UCSD Medical Center // Equality Business Alliance & LGBTQ Visitor Center // Village Hillcrest // MFJ Systems // Hairspray // Flicks // Rich’s Nightclub

Show Hillcrest pride with a commemorative T shirt

Our centenary shirt celebrates 100 years of Fabulous

Our centenary shirt celebrates 100 years of Fabulous

Celebrate 100 years of Fabulous Hillcrest with this commemorative black T shirt. This T shirt features an exciting design that celebrates forward looking and modern Hillcrest while appreciating the past. It is made of that comfy fabric that makes you feel right at home.

This is a limited run print and once the sizes are sold out they’re gone. This T shirt is an official Fabulous Hillcrest product. It features a design inspired by Hillcrest street art. This shirt is black with full color logos, text ,and illustration.

Media Contacts

PRESS CONTACT // Benjamin Nicholls // benjamin@hillcrestbia.org // 619-252-5826

Media Alert 10/7/21