BHNA History

Background:

The Beresford Hillsdale Neighborhood Association represents a geographic area of San Mateo designated in the 1940s. The neighborhood association was formed in the 1970s, but became passive when local issues in San Mateo became less critical. It was revitalized in 1990 when threats of local overdevelopment prompted action by residents and neighborhood associations throughout San Mateo. The Beresford Hillsdale Neighborhood Association was very involved and instrumental in passing “Measure H” in 1991. Measure H limited heights and density in San Mateo and was supported by neighborhood associations across the city.

Boundaries:

The original boundaries of BHNA extended from Highway 92 to Hillsdale Blvd, west of Alameda de las Pulgas. Since the initial designation, the boundaries expanded to south of Hillsdale Blvd and east of Alameda to accommodate the many residents who did not have an association representing their area, but wanted to stay informed of local neighborhood news and belong to an organized neighborhood association.

Status:

Today the Beresford Hillsdale Neighborhood Association is one of the largest neighborhood associations in San Mateo, and has remained one of the most active neighborhood associations in local and citywide issues.