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Arroyo Seco

Pertaining to the history, maintenance of its ecosystem, the Rose Bowl grounds and the Hahamongna Watershed area

WPRA News Fall 1984

6 Oct 1984

In this issue

City Board of Directors endorsed a plan to divert water from the flood control channel which would create a 300 yard free flowing stream in Lower Arroyo Seco

Installation of a cable television network begins in Pasadena

New restaurants in west Pasadena

PresidentRichard Yadley
1st Vice PresidentGeorge McWilliams
2nd Vice PresidentDiane Philibosian
SecretaryAnnette Serrurier
TreasurerDonna Secundy

Tagged With: Arroyo Seco Pasadena maintenance & utilities Pasadena social scene

WPRA News Summer 1983

4 Jun 1983

In this issue

Neighborhood traffic plan

Vista del Arroyo and its bungalows

The consideration of a Colorado/Orange Grove Special District

History of the Arroyo Seco told by Mark Beidebach

PresidentJim Gamb
1st Vice PresidentTom Seifert
2nd Vice PresidentPeg Stewart
SecretaryDiane Philibosian
TreasurerRichard Yadley

Tagged With: Arroyo Seco Pasadena history Pasadena Orange Grove Boulevard Pasadena planning & development Pasadena traffic Rose Bowl Vista del Arroyo Hotel

WPRA News Winter 1983

4 Feb 1983

In this issue

Lower Arroyo Seco Management Plan

WPRA submits letter to the City Board requesting prompt action in adopting reasonable Rose Bowl use policy

City traffic issues

Policies for Rose Bowl use

Sound barrier walls south side of the 134 Freeway between Annandale Road and San Rafael

Update on the Landmark District Ordinance

PresidentJim Gamb
1st Vice PresidentAnnette Serrurier
2nd Vice PresidentPeg Stewart
SecretaryJohn Poole
TreasurerRichard Yadley

Tagged With: Arroyo Seco Pasadena planning & development Pasadena traffic Rose Bowl

WPRA News Fall 1980

3 Sep 1980

In this issue

Pasadena Redevelopment Agency’s study: downtown development of ten commercial buildings up to twenty stories

District 6 neighborhood associations are concerned about increasing traffic created by Plaza Pasadena and more condominiums

The results of the Colorado Street Bridge engineering study

WPRA supports downzoning of the west side and other Pasadena residential neighborhoods

The formation of the Parks and Recreation Commission

City Arboriculturist restoration plan for Lower Arroyo Seco

Parks and Recreation Commission drafts an amendment to City Charter providing preservation of public parkland

PresidentPeter Brown Dolan
1st Vice PresidentJim Gamb
2nd Vice PresidentAnnette Serrurier
SecretaryDonna Secundy
TreasurerAnne Paul

Tagged With: Arroyo Seco Colorado Street Bridge Pasadena Central District Pasadena density Pasadena governance Pasadena mansionization Pasadena neighborhood associations Pasadena planning & development Pasadena traffic Pasadena trees and open spaces

WPRA News Fall 1979

1 Oct 1979

In this issue

The City adopts an urban conservation zone for the old town area’s conversion to a historic district

Members of Arroyo Seco Planning Study Committee have been named

PresidentPeter Brown Dolan
1st Vice PresidentWayne Dryden
2nd Vice PresidentArmando L. Gonzalez, Jr.
SecretaryGinny Moores
TreasurerAnne Paul

Tagged With: Arroyo Seco Pasadena Central District Pasadena governance Pasadena planning & development

WPRA News Summer 1979

1 Jun 1979

In this issue

Marengo Avenue sprawling street trees

The City wants the completion of the full 710 Freeway rather than connecting with the Pasadena Freeway

The U.S. Court of Appeals’ effort to restore and use the Vista del Arroyo Hotel

Proposed 14-story condominium project on North Lake at 210 Freeway

City survey: government economy and crime and 710 Freeway extension are principal concerns

Arroyo Walk and the Interim Study District for the Arroyo Seco

Controlled burning in the Lower Arroyo for fire prevention

PresidentPeter Brown Dolan
1st Vice PresidentWayne Dryden
2nd Vice PresidentArmando L. Gonzalez, Jr.
SecretaryGinny Moore
TreasurerAnne Paul

Tagged With: Arroyo Seco Pasadena City Council Pasadena density Pasadena governance Pasadena neighborhood associations Pasadena planning & development Pasadena traffic Pasadena trees and open spaces SR-710 tunnel proposal - closing the gap - DEIR & FEIS Vista del Arroyo Hotel

WPRA News Spring 1979

1 Mar 1979

In this issue

West side neighbors meet with City staff to discuss zoning changing to allow future development of townhouses and condominiums

The City establishes an “Interim Arroyo Seco District” for land use controls & maintenance

The Arroyo Walk

PresidentPeter Brown Dolan
1st Vice PresidentWayne Dryden
2nd Vice PresidentArmando L. Gonzalez, Jr.
SecretaryGinny Moore
TreasurerAnne Paul

Tagged With: Arroyo Seco Pasadena density Pasadena neighborhood associations Pasadena Orange Grove Boulevard Pasadena planning & development

WPRA News Fall 1978

1 Nov 1978

In this issue

Nancy Esbenshade becomes William Bogaard’s field representative

Friends of the Pasadena Public Library organizes a volunteer program

Caltrans places sound barriers along 134 Freeway in the San Rafael area

Pasadena Heritage submits a nomination of the Civic Center to the State Office of Historic Preservation

Planning underway to preserve the Arroyo

The Vista del Arroyo site becomes eligible for the inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places

PresidentMrs. J. Lawrence Judy
1st Vice PresidentPeter Brown Dolan
2nd Vice PresidentDonald Cobleigh
SecretaryWayne Dryden
TreasurerMrs. David Allen

Tagged With: Arroyo Seco Pasadena Central District Pasadena governance Pasadena history Pasadena maintenance & utilities Pasadena social scene Vista del Arroyo Hotel

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