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.
2020_10_25-Joint-Ltr-to-Council-RHNA-AppealPasadena affordable housing
Pertaining to multi-unit development and state mandated rezoning
WPRA News Fall 2020
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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
2020-09-13-RHNA-Joint-Ltr.-to-CouncilLVAA MHRA & WPRA Ltr. to Planning Commission about RHNA Appeal
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
2019-08-16-WPRA-letter-to-CC-endorsing-Staffs-IHO-changesWPRA letter zoning amendments for IHR & affordable housing
WPRA letter to Planning Department supporting staff’s proposals for zoning code amendments to update inclusionary housing requirements and establish an affordable housing concession menu
2019-08-07_WPRA-letter-zoning-amendments-for-IHR-affordable-housingWPRA News Summer 2019
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In this issue
WPRA’s Annual meeting – Homelessness in Pasadena
Keeping the Civic Center civic and green
City rewards positive contributions to historic preservation
Caltrans houses could be in danger
City signs contract for Colorado Bridge safety fence design
Senate Bill 50 is tabled in Senate Appropriations Committee
More traffic control for Rose Bowl events
“Big Did” sediment removal begins – protecting air quality
Striving to ban one-time use plastics
John D. Gaylord’s horse and the elixir of life
Officers
| President | Dan Beal |
| Vice President | Avram Gold |
| Secretary | Evan Davis |
| Treasurer | Blaine Cavena |
