WPRA supports the Planning Commission’s recommendation on the DEIR to keep the Desiderio park area for local families and passive
Desiderio Project
Pertaining to the land sold by the Army Reserve Center at the base of the Colorado Bridge east end, developed as Vista del Arroyo condominiums
WPRA News Summer 2013
In this issue
Opinion: How will a 710 tunnel impact Pasadena?
Opinion: Think the 710 freeway extension won’t be completed?
Local update from Sacramento by Chris Holden: Gold Line extension – Hahamongna Watershed Park – 710 Freeway
Briefs: Recreation and Parks Commission questions Desiderio park budget – City celebrates new Defenders Parkway lighting – Grove Manor apartments sell for $3.4 million – City recognizes contributions to historic preservation – New hotel may be rising at Paseo – City Council approves EIR for Glenarm “repowering” project
Recreation and Parks Commission and Pasadena Roving Archers try to reach a new agreement
Pasadena Heritage: Former YWCA project negotiations announced with Kimpton Hotels – La Loma Bridge design continuing
General Plan moves forward to draft EIR
Arroyo Seco Canyon project to increase and improve
Renovation plans advance to bid phase for La Casita del Arroyo
Orange Grove Avenue: “A splendid park”
| President | Bill Urban |
| Vice President | Catherine Stringer |
| Secretary | Robert Holmes |
| Treasurer | Blaine Cavena |
WPRA News Spring 2013
In this issue
Opinion: The more folks know, the more they oppose the 710 tunnels
City breaks ground on Fire Station 39 retrofit, rehab
Opinion: What happened to the NFL?
NFL at the Rose Bowl
Briefs: Arroyo Seco Foundation comments on Urban Land Institute’s Central Arroyo proposal – Pasadena’s first “bicycle boulevard” opens – City takes possession of Desiderio – Pasadena plastic bag ban yields positive results – Dispose of unwanted firearms through Pasadena Police – Police report 2011 “use of force” stats
Ambassador West goes into high gear
General Plan update
Recreation and Parks Commission briefing: Hahamongna and soccer fields – City trees – Public Works project in the Arroyo – Changes to recreation programs
The Pasadena Cycleway
| President | Bill Urban |
| Vice President | Catherine Stringer |
| Secretary | Robert Holmes |
| Treasurer | Blaine Cavena |
WPRA News Winter 2011
In this issue
The history of Pasadena’s public parks
PUSD school consolidation – two elementary schools close
City Hall update – Army closes Desiderio Center – State pension shortfall impacts city budget – four land-use alternatives to the General Plan – Court ruling forces reconsideration of IDS Playhouse project – Ambassador West update – Pasadena honored for historic preservation – City Council approved new ice rink at the Pasadena Convention Center
Pasadena’s General Plan update and explanation
Col. Jabez Branbury’s home becomes the Tournament House rose garden
E-mail can help take a bite out of neighborhood crime
Rose Bowl renovation slated to begin Jan. 10
Planetary Society’s new headquarters at 85 South Grand Avenue
An open letter from San Rafael Elementary
| President | Michael Udell |
| Vice President | Bill Urban |
| Secretary | Robert Holmes |
| Treasurer | Blaine Cavena |
WPRA News Spring 2008
In this issue
Mayor Bogaard visits San Rafael School
A plan to improve Pasadena’s schools by Superintendent Edwin Diaz
Profile: Bernard Melekian, Interim City Manager
Cell tower placement: private and public property
Development and design – the Pasadena process
A vision of beauty – Arlington Garden
The “Pasadena Great Park” project, a proposal to deck over a 1 ? mile-long 210 Freeway section
Central District residents are well educated and well paid
Easier walking in the Central District
Desiderio update
Ambassador West Housing Project is in receivership
| President | Fred Zepeda |
| Vice President | James Hawkes |
| Secretary | Dorothy Lindsey |
| Treasurer | Blaine Cavena |
WPRA News Summer 2007
In this issue
Engaging the community to create a shared vision for the Pasadena Unified School District
What to do with the five acre Desiderio Army Reserve Center site – the planning process
WPRA encourages Pasadena residents to get involved with developing the General Plan
Zoning – an important piece of the planning puzzle
Central District Development Caps: Are they effective?
West Pasadena transportation update – traffic mitigation projects move forward – ARTS bus ridership increases 19 percent – City to buy parking at Gold Line station
La Loma Bridge update
San Rafael Library Associates dedicate the library gardens
| President | Fred Zepeda |
| Vice President | James Hawkes |
| Secretary | Dorothy Lindsey |
| Treasurer | Blaine Cavena |
WPRA News Fall 2002
In this issue
Citizens seek a “Natural” Arroyo Seco – the Arroyo Seco Master Plan
Planning Commission approves Pasadena’s 2000 – 2005 housing element and recommends changes in future planning process
Worldwide Church of God moves forward with Ambassador College development – an update
A brief history of Pasadena Heritage: Keeping the promise of preservation for 25 years
City staff revises Pasadena environmental policy guidelines
Annandale Canyon Estates Project update
Spotlight on La Casita del Arroyo
South Orange Grove could be “Re-Striped” as part of Pasadena’s General Plan – an update
Recap of the WPRA San Rafael Survey regarding natural wildlife
LVAA propose advisory committee to work with the City and ROCB on Rose Bowl NFL plan
An explanation of the Vista del Arroyo Bungalow project
Getting to know and understand the Metro Gold Line (originally the Blue Line)
| President | Vince Farhat |
| 1st Vice President | Charles “Kicker” McKenney |
| 2nd Vice President | James Hawks |
| Secretary | Joan Hearst |
| Treasurer | Dorothy Linsey |
WPRA News Summer 1985
In this issue
The potential renovation of the Vista Del Arroyo bungalow properties
The City would acquire the U.S. Army Reserve Armory Desiderio site
| President | Tom Seifert |
| 1st Vice President | George McWilliams |
| 2nd Vice President | Diane Philibosian |
| Secretary | Annette Serrurier |
| Treasurer | Donna Secundy |
