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April 15, 2008 | Neighborhood Approves Application for Community Character Protection
The Forest Hills Neighborhood Association (FHNA) held a General Meeting at Melrose Park on Monday, April 14. A vote was taken in accordance with the regulation and the majority voted in favor of applying for \\\"interim measure\\\" protection and Historic Designation by the City of Columbia. The application process will begin immediately. ...
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April 14, 2008 | Neighborhood Meeting to Vote on Community Character Protection
Discussion and vote will take place Monday, April 14, 6 - 7:30 PM, Melrose Park. You can read more at http://www.forest-hills.org/events/?id=35.
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January 31, 2008 | Order National Register Plaques and Certificates
Handsome bronze National Register plaques and framable certificates are available for contributing residences in the Forest Hills Historic District. The Forest Hills Neighborhood recently became the newest Columbia neighborhood to be awarded this honor. You can download the Plaque Order Form online or learn if your home is a contributing ...
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November 29, 2007 | FHNA Trees Win Award
The Forest Hills Neighborhood Association entered a grove of live oak trees located at the intersection of Westminster and Canterbury for the "Treasured Trees" award given by the City of Columbia, The State newspaper, and Columbia Green.
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November 27, 2007 | Gervais Street Beautification Update
Amy Bledsoe, landscape architect for the City of Columbia, continues to keep the neighborhood up to date on the median project. The first of the medians is nearly complete and progress will continue over the coming weeks and months.
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November 26, 2007 | Leslie Patterson Tree Dedication
On Sunday, November 25, 2007, the third of a trio of redbud trees was planted at the east end of the large island in memory of neighbor Leslie Patterson.
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November 16, 2007 | Historic Register Designation Reported in The State
The State reported on Forest Hills as the newest Columbia neighborhood to be added to the National Register titling it: "Columbia neighborhood enjoying the prestige that comes with a spot on National Register."
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October 21, 2007 | Gervais Street Beautification Update
The Association received an update from the City this week. The project is now underway and we will be posting periodic status reports like the one available from this link. NOTE: There are new speed limits posted at the each end of the work zone and police are patrolling. Fines are $200 ...
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