WPRA strongly opposes SB 9 which will allow up to 8 dwelling units on a lot originally zoned for a single family house
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Pertaining to multi-unit development and state mandated rezoning
To Anita Cerna, Senior Planner, So Fair Oaks Specific Plan
WPRA recommends adjustments to guarantee tree maintenance, density & height reductions of residential units, widening the paseos & deign compatibility
Letter_So-Fair-Oaks-Specific-Plan-2_10_21-1Joint Letter to Council regarding RHNA Appeal
Linda Vista-Annandale Association, Madison Heights Neighborhood Association & WPRA continue to support Pasadena appealing the SCAG draft 2021-2029 RHNA allocation resulting in an untenable number of out-of-scale, out-of-character, dense, large buildings with related traffic and other infrastructure impacts.
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In this issue
Creating a brighter future together by Geoffrey Baum
President’s message – Working on your behalf in a time of pandemic
Working on your behalf in a time of pandemic
Q&A with Dr. Robert Miller, President of the Tournament of Roses Association
Mansionization zoning amendments are on way to City Council
Caltrans home-sale bill fails but that may not be all that bad
New plan for arroyo restoration is half-good
How ‘Big Dig’ settlement improved plan
Priscilla Taylor caps 26 years with WPRA
Arroyo Seco Canyon Project: a small-area plan with no long-term context
Photo essay of Pasadena downtown during the COVID pandemic Pasadena
History: ‘The most perfect climate in the world’
Officers
| President | Dan Beal |
| Vice President | Avram Gold |
| Secretary | Evan Davis |
| Treasurer | Blaine Cavena |
RHNA Joint Ltr. to T. Tornek & Council
WPRA, MHNA, LVNA requests that Pasadena oppose the SCAG draft 2021-2029 RHNA allocation and act to appeal the allocation
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Request that the Planning Commission urge the city of Pasadena to oppose the SCAG draft 2021-2029 RHNA allocation and to appeal the allocation
2020_09_07-LVAA-MHRA-WPRA-Ltr-to-PC-re-RHNA-AppealWPRA News Spring 2020
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In this issue
COVID-19 hits home – WPRA postpones 2020 annual membership meeting
President’s message – We’re making changes to improve communications and engagement
Mayoral, District 6 council candidates debate the issues – Candidate Forum
Q&A with David Reyes, Director of Pasadena Planning & Community Development
Voters go to the polls to select candidates in party primaries and local races
A major project proposed at Arroyo and California
Huntington Hospital and Cedars-Sinai sign a letter of intent to merge
Will city’s new vision for parks raise or raze the bar?
LA and local cities changing single-use plastic recycling rules
A summary of Arroyo Seco news
Little-known facts about America’s first Busch Gardens
Former Fenyes home destroyed by fire! Was it arson?
Officers
| President | Dan Beal |
| Vice President | Avram Gold |
| Secretary | Evan Davis |
| Treasurer | Blaine Cavena |
WPRA News Winter 2020
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In this issue
WPRA will host public forum for all candidates for mayor and District 6 council seats
Governor’s ink seals shut the 710 tunnel project & related articles
President’s message – In praise of activism and civic engagement
New state laws undermine Pasadena’s Accessory Dwelling Unit ordinance
Briefs: City elections to align with statewide primary, Caltech, city team up to build seismic-sensing network, PFAs not detected in Pasadena’s water sources, Pasadena again earns Section 8 ‘high performer’ rating
City studies designs and seeks input to discourage bridge suicides
Opinion: Historic Civic Center may still be threatened
Clock ticking for soft-story retrofits
Opinion: Pasadena’s Arroyo Seco belongs to us all
Opinion: Balancing water needs in the Arroyo Seco
History: The boom that blew the petals off the Rose City
History: The 1908 Rose parade – a whale of a time
Officers
| President | Dan Beal |
| Vice President | Avram Gold |
| Secretary | Evan Davis |
| Treasurer | Blaine Cavena |
WPRA News Fall 2019
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In this issue
Pasadena’s One Arroyo: an urban park or a natural treasure?
Can we preserve the fabled “Pasadena Way”?
WPRA’s land-use watch list
Will a new inclusionary housing ordinance discourage the use of the State Density Bonus Lay?
City and fire departments announce key appointments
Pasadena Heritage report
Feature Article: A day in the life of our state Senator, Anthony Portantino
Navigating open enrollment at San Rafael School
BRIEFS: City to restore low-flow streams in Lower Arroyo & PWP wins greywater grant
“Big Dig” controversy continues but compromise may be imminent
Rose Bowl goes beyond recycling by closing the loop on its organic waste
Pasadena must recommit to a more focused zero-waste program
History: The Arroyo Seco – a place of wonder in early Pasadena
Officers
| President | Dan Beal |
| Vice President | Avram Gold |
| Secretary | Evan Davis |
| Treasurer | Blaine Cavena |
Letter to City Council endorsing Staff's IHO changes
Regarding Public Hearing item #11: Zoning Code Amendments relating to Inclusionary Housing and Affordable Housing Concession Menu and Adjustments to Inclusionary In-lieu Fee Rates
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