​Background

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When Del Mesa was built in the late 1960s, the developers and architect Hideo Sasaki were awarded prizes for the design of the site. They cleverly situated the homes so most of them have access to views. Homes were built in a series of loops upward and downward from the mesa where the Clubhouse, pool, and bowling green stand. The design ends with a dramatic rise to the top of another flat mesa. Ultimately, it is the topography, as well as the wind corridors, sun exposure, and microclimates of Del Mesa that define our neighborhoods.

The GM and Buildings & Grounds Committee decided to revive the idea of neighborhoods wth the intent of providing a network that helps build and support community knowledge, safety, and engagement, and enhances communication and collaboration across groups. Through the neighborhood leaders, information is shared about Emergency Readiness and Response, Defensible Space, Landscaping Beautification, and Board and Del Mesa priorities. Resident input and suggestions are secured and shared with Management and the Board to help inform decision-making. Neighborhood residents gather at social events, and new residents are welcomed by their respective neighborhood leaders. This diagram illustrates the Program's network.