WPRA opposed the City Council’s 4 to 3 vote to include a restroom for the Desiderio Park
Arroyo Seco
Pertaining to the history, maintenance of its ecosystem, the Rose Bowl grounds and the Hahamongna Watershed area
WPRA News Summer 2014
In this issue
7-11 Committee to PUSD: “Work harder to keep San Rafael Elementary School open”
Briefs: Metro delays SR-710 tunnel DEIR – Council considers SR-710 alternatives – City’s proposal to host music festival at the Rose Bowl Stadium
Opinion: Is Pasadena losing its ‘sense of place’?
Desiderio project to transform base into community
Citizen’s group develops responsible plan for sediment removal
City celebrates San Rafael Library patio renovation
Conger’s Hill: A commanding view for our first physician
| President | Geoffrey Baum |
| Vice President | Sarah Gavit |
| Secretary | Robert Holmes |
| Treasurer | Blaine Cavena |
WPRA supports recommendations by neighborhood organizations for Rose Bowl Music Festival EIR
WPRA urges recommendations, by partner neighborhood organizations as well, for the Rose Bowl Music Festival EIR
WPRA supports the Planning Commission’s recommendation, keep Desiderio park passive
WPRA supports the Planning Commission’s recommendation on the DEIR to keep the Desiderio park area for local families and passive
WPRA News Spring 2014
In this issue
Opinion: Raising the alarm about Metro’s proposed 710 Freeway twin tunnels
Briefs: Ambassador Gardens meets inclusionary housing obligation on and off site – General Plan moves forward – PWP joins state and local leaders in calling for more water conservation in 2014
Mayor Bogaard’s State of the City report
Opinion: A plan for a restored Arroyo Seco
Once plentiful, Pasadena’s water supply is now scarce resource
County gives new life to 88-year-old Arroyo sewer lines
$525,000 La Casita renovation gets underway
Gardening at Garfield School
| President | Bill Urban |
| Vice President | Catherine Stringer |
| Secretary | Robert Holmes |
| Treasurer | Blaine Cavena |
WPRA News Winter 2014
In this issue
PUSD to close last public school in West Pasadena
Opinion: WPRA believes West Pasadena needs and deserves a public school
Citizens, City await court ruling on NFL-EIR suit
Five cities join forces for 710 EIR review
SR-710 project back on accelerated funding list
Ambassador Gardens takes shape
Briefs: Governor signs bill to sell state-owned houses on SR-710 – La Loma Bridge progress report
Arroyo Seco Foundation urges slow and sustainable sediment removal for Devil’s Gate Dam
Pasadena burglaries at three-year high
Complete Streets programs arising to improve road safety
A tale of two trees in the center of Orange Grove Boulevard
| President | Bill Urban |
| Vice President | Catherine Stringer |
| Secretary | Robert Holmes |
| Treasurer | Blaine Cavena |
WPRA News Fall 2013
In this issue
An opinion piece about mansionization
WPRA concludes archery, if safe, has place in Arroyo
New committee considers San Rafael School’s future
Avenue 64 coalition seeks safer road
Preserving our stately oaks for posterity
Lincoln proceeds with 100 West Walnut project
Green Hotel Project will change this historic site
City to streamline, improve planning, development review
A complete review of the 66-year journey: Ambassador College becomes Ambassador West
Brookside Golf Club: Emerald jewel of the Central Arroyo
The Rosenbaum home: Pasadena’s fifth
| President | Bill Urban |
| Vice President | Catherine Stringer |
| Secretary | Robert Holmes |
| Treasurer | Blaine Cavena |
WPRA proposes recommendations for Arroyo archery range for Roving Archers
WPRA proposes recommendations regarding use of the Lower Arroyo archery range for the Roving Archers
WPRA requests information about La Loma Bridge construction project
WPRA request for public comments and information regarding the Arroyo Seco Pedestrian Bridge construction project (La Loma Bridge, now the John Van de Kamp Bridge)
WPRA wants Council to postpone voting on new agreement with Roving Archers
WPRA request the City Council postpone voting on the proposal for the Lower Arroyo Archery Range with its new agreement with Pasadena Roving Archers
