The Neighborhood Association
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The mission of the Hilltop Neighborhood Association is to preserve, protect and enhance the Hilltop neighborhood's quality of life and character. The history of the Association fulfilling that mission dates back to the ‘50s. On December 3, 1951, a B-29 was heading back to the Lowry Air Force Base when it hit five houses within the 100 blocks of S. Eudora and Dahlia streets. The plane exploded near Bayaud Avenue, killing eight of 14 crewmen and injuring seven.
Soon after, a neighborhood meeting was called to prevent catastrophes like this, and the Mountain View Civic Association was formed (now known as the Hilltop Neighborhood Association). Similar crashes occurred nearby, one the same year and another four and a half years later. Finally, in 1960, a resolution led by the head of the association, Henry Sherman, was made to move low-flying planes from Lowry to Buckley Field.
The Hilltop Neighborhood Association has continued its mission to preserve, protect and enhance its neighborhood through involvement in zoning changes, safety studies, neighborhood events, and other areas of focus relevant to Hilltop.
Source: Alice Millett Bakemeier (1997). Hilltop Heritage: A History and Guide to a Denver Neighborhood. Heritage Press.
Association Information
The Hilltop Neighborhood Association is a non-profit, volunteer neighborhood association comprised of residents within the area bounded by Colorado Blvd on the West, Alameda on the South, Holly Street on the East, and 8th Avenue on the North. The association's mission is to preserve, protect, and enhance the quality of life and the existing character of the Hilltop neighborhood. The major areas of activity within the association are Zoning and Redevelopment, Traffic, Crime & Safety, Schools and Parks, and Community Activities.
We are not a Home Owners Association (HOA) governed by CC&Rs. We are a Registered Neighborhood Organization (RNO) with The City of Denver. The Association’s business is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors elected to serve three-year terms. The term for approximately 1/3 of the Directors shall expire each year at the date of the annual membership meeting. At that meeting, the slate of incoming Directors is elected by a majority vote of the members. All Directors are members, in good standing, of the Association. The Board of Directors may consist of a maximum of thirty (30) members and constitute the body charged with the Association's day-to-day operations. (Download the Association Bylaws)
The Association’s Board of Directors meets every other month on the 2nd Tuesday of the month to conduct business, and these meetings are ALL open to the public. We have a Public Comment period at each meeting to encourage neighbors to share their ideas, comments, and concerns. Use the contact form at the bottom of the page to inquire.
Our Annual Membership Meeting and Board of Director Election are held in the fall. Please check our events schedule to find out whether there is Zoom access information or the location of each meeting, as this does change. We have several committees that would welcome your participation. Meet fellow neighbors and have a voice in your neighborhood.
Board Meeting Minutes
Board meetings are held bi-monthly on the first Tuesday of the month at Graland Country Day School from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Enter on 1st Ave, and follow signs to the second floor of the gymnasium.
These meetings are open to the public and we welcome all of your feedback!
2023 Meeting Minutes
HNA Board Meeting November 14
HNA Board Meeting September 12
HNA Board Meeting July 11