HHIA Accomplishments
The Hacienda Heights Improvement Association (HHIA) provides a conduit of information between residents of Hacienda Heights and the government agencies that serve our unincorporated community.
The Board of Directors holds monthly public meetings where residents can raise concerns and suggest improvements to enhance quality of life. Board members represent many neighborhoods and areas of interest, helping ensure broad community awareness and involvement.
In addition to assisting residents with community issues, HHIA has worked proactively on projects that improve aesthetics, infrastructure, and quality of life throughout Hacienda Heights.
Community Achievements
- Placement of power lines underground along Hacienda Blvd.
- Led community opposition to development of Puente Hills Landfill as anything other than a Passive Park.
- Defeated proposal to construct a trash incinerator in the hills above Seventh Avenue.
- Advocated for Community Enhancement funding from landfill expansion.
- Improved the Seventh Avenue Trailhead.
- Constructed two recreational trails accessible from Seventh Avenue and Orange Grove Avenue.
- Implemented Orange Grove Park.
- Organized lawsuit to compensate residents near Puente Hills Landfill for property value loss.
- Proposed conceptual plans to screen unsightly block walls along Hacienda Blvd.
- Advocated for sound walls to protect residents near the Pomona Freeway.
- Representation on multiple agencies protecting open spaces near Hacienda Heights.
- Organized Jim Davis Beautification Day.
- Opposed construction of dedicated truck lanes near Pomona Freeway.
- Organized community responses to Conditional Use Permits for major projects.
- Participated in development of the Hacienda Heights Community Plan.
- Instrumental in the October 31, 2013 closure of the Puente Hills Landfill.
- Advocated for additional parks in Hacienda Heights, including a Dog Park.
- Supported restoration and expanded recreational use of Puente Hills.
- Serves as a key organization consulted by the County regarding future projects in Hacienda Heights.