WPRA states that the preferred YWCA/Kimpton Hotel Project Alternative 2A cannot be evaluated without knowing the reasons why the hotel has to be the size it is
Pasadena Central District
Pertaining to planning and development
WPRA News Fall 2015
In this issue
Trenching at San Rafael Elementary reveals no evidence of active faults
WPRA analysis finds SR-710 DEIR grossly inadequate
The view from City Hall by Steve Madison
Council adopts General Plan with “hybrid” density levels
Briefs: Paseo Colorado embarks on major redevelopment – Pasadena appoints Selvidge to airport authority – Water update – RPOC says “no” to NFL
The City plans to manage our arboreal wealth and burdens
The Emery home: from South Orange Grove to West Green Street
| President | Geoffrey Baum |
| Vice President | Sarah Gavit |
| Secretary | Justin Chapman |
| Treasurer | Blaine Cavena |
WPRA News Summer 2015
In this issue
Historic votes and new voices opposing tunnels point to new transportation models
2015 elections usher in a new era at City Hall
La Loma Bridge will soon close for retrofit
Appeals court rejects Rose Bowl/NFL EIR suit
Briefs: Pedestrian improvements at Colorado and Fair Oaks – Drought, water-restrictions will impact public lands and trees – City adopts Level 2water shortage plan
City seeks “mansionization” answers and standards
Critical canyon water, Hahamongna sediment and Arroyo restoration projects move forward
The tide has turned for San Rafael Elementary
Arroyo Seco Arts & Music Festival at the Rose Bowl
The history of mustaches, cigars and pulpits: Robert Burdette in Pasadena
| President | Geoffrey Baum |
| Vice President | Sarah Gavit |
| Secretary | Justin Chapman |
| 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 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 Winter 2013
In this issue
WPRA supports suit against City’s certification of the NFL EIR
WPRA battles over the 710 Freeway tunnels
Community fights for San Rafael Elementary’s future
Briefs: Ambassador West construction update – EIR underway for new Marriott hotel
Historic preservation can pay off with the Mills Act
Arroyo Seco Foundation wins $3.3M grant for Hahamongna
Pasadena Beautiful completes mission to replace wind-storm trees
Haddads restore Japanese garden for historical, cultural and personal reasons
City releases the Glenarm Power Plant DEIR for major upgrades
Work to begin on retrofit of Fire Station 39
A letter from San Rafael Elementary – San Rafael Elementary is rising to the challenge
La Casita Foundation launches community campaign
The Lowe mansion: “A noble house”
| President | Bill Urban |
| Vice President | Catherine Stringer |
| Secretary | Robert Holmes |
| Treasurer | Blaine Cavena |
WPRA News Summer 2012
In this issue
PUSD and the community consider San Rafael Elementary’s fate
News Briefs: Voters OK PUSD sub-districts – WPRA voices concerns about use of Rose Bowl by NFL – the Rose Bowl renovation – Green Hotel apartments – Ambassador West under construction – County grants sediment-removal plan review extension – Berkshire Creek to be restored – Pasadena Police improve access to public information and use five helicopters
City Ventures purchases Sunrise parcels
A brief history of planning in Pasadena
Planting street and replacement trees
Pasadena Community Gardens breaks ground and launches fundraising campaign to build first garden
Summary of WPRA’s annual meeting
City considers first balanced budget in 10 years
METRO and Caltrans push for 710 freeway extension
San Rafael news briefs
Henry H. Markham’s ‘most pretentious mansion’
| President | Bill Urban |
| Vice President | Catherine Stringer |
| Secretary | Robert Holmes |
| Treasurer | Blaine Cavena |
WPRA News Winter 2012
In this issue
The NFL at the Rose Bowl survey results
What the 2010 census reveals about Pasadena
Briefs: Lincoln Property Company envisions mixed-use complex on Parsons’ property – Desiderio Army Reserve Center transfer underway – Planning Commission sconsiders use of Residential Impact Fee – Agreement with Roving Archers nears – Gold Line reports crimes – City uses power fund to close budget gap – Third bailout for City pension plan
City Council approves new scaled down IDS design for Playhouse Plaza
YMCA building acquisition proceeds
Opinion: Devil’s Gate project should stress sustainability
Pasadena Beautiful rallies to replace lost trees
Pasadena opens new ice skating center
City decides to retrofit Fire Station 39
‘Hurricane Rose’: A mighty Pasadena wind
West Pasadena considers future growth in Central District
WPRA recommends three principles for General Plan EIR scoping
B.F. Ball’s 1889 brick home
| President | Michael Udell |
| Vice President | Bill Urban |
| Secretary | Robert Holmes |
| Treasurer | Blaine Cavena |
WPRA News Fall 2011
In this issue
City and schools and neighbors wrestle with fire-station closure
City Hall update: Ambassador West – Huntington Hospital master plan EIR – the General Plan – New development in Old Pasadena – PUSD hires new superintendent – Pasadena Roving Archers
Is NFL knocking at the Rose Bowl door again?
Valley Hunt Club revises 20-year master plan
The changing (water-wise) landscape of Pasadena
Arlington Garden: A miracle of vision, hard work & persistence
Country Living in Pasadena: The Arroyo Vista Guest House in 1882
For Pasadena Beautiful, it’s always tree time
At San Rafael Branch Library, it’s new and all about you
| President | Michael Udell |
| Vice President | Bill Urban |
| 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 |
