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Between Heights (BeHi)
Community ChampionsThree years ago, a neighborhood group formed to oppose the demolition of three historic Spanish Revival-style homes by Our Lady of Peace Academy. The battle was long and intricate, involving school leaders and city of San Diego Planning Commission, but the neighbors refused to give in and raised the tens
of thousands of dollars needed to continue the fight to preserve their neighborhood. The Historical Resources Board and the City Council ultimately agreed with them. The handsome houses are expected to be preserved and adapted for new uses, unless the school's recently filed lawsuit prevails. The neighborhood group also came up a winner because the preservation work drew residents together and cemented their desire to protect character and friendships throughout their neighborhood between Normal Heights and University Heights. BeHi, or Between the Heights, is to be commended for civic activism and doggedness with the Community Champions Award.
- Lifetime Achievement
- Lifetime Achievement
- Preservationist of the Year
- Historic Rescue
- People in the Trenches
- Community Champions
- Cliffhanger
- Towncrier
- Landmark Achievements in Restoration
- Gift to the Street
- Adaptive Reuse
- Residential Restoration
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