Pasadena density

Pertaining to residential and commercial development, as well as State density mandates

WPRA Newsletter Spring 2023

22 Mar 2023

In this issue

WPRA sets date, theme for 61st annual meeting. Pasadena 101: Meet our new City leaders

Healing of west Pasadena’s deep wound begins

City Council establishes 710 advisory working group

Pasadena’s July 4th tradition collides with soccer match

WPRA comments on Brookside miniature golf plans, and questions viability of Planned Developments

State continues to drive housing density higher

Excerpts from Mayor Gordo’s 2023 State of the City speech

KPM addresses citizens’ road concerns

Bridge Party is coming back. Save the date: Saturday, July 15

A thank-you and reminder to our members

Tree of the quarter: Cedrus deodara – deodar cedar

P-22’s legacy: connect wildlife habitats

Pasadena studying housing design standards to meet new State bill

Compete, connect and shine at Pasadena Senior Games

Memories of Terrace Drive and early Pasadena

President	Evan Davis
Vice President	Dan Beal
Secretary	Kenyon Harbison
Treasurer	Blaine Cavena

WPRA Newsletter Summer 2022

23 Jun 2022

In this issue

WPRA convenes first in-person annual meeting since 2019

Introducing your new WPRA president

Quandary at Hahamongna Park’s southeast entrance

Pasadena’s Landmark Districts and SB9

Gas off. Electric on.

Pasadena Heritage moves to new digs

Ring. Ring. Who’s at your front door? It might be a mountain lion!

2022 WPRA annual meeting spotlights Pasadena’s tech revolution

Q&A with Darryl Dunn, CEO and General Manager, Rose Bowl

Rose Bowl Stadium celebrates 100th birthday, gets new CEO/GM

Pasadena Senior Games: Tales of remarkable athletes

A “Mile of Millionaires” on Orange Grove in 1906

President	Evan Davis
Vice President	Dan Beal
Secretary	Kenyon Harbison
Treasure	Blaine Cavena

WPRA encourages Housing Element Policies

6 Apr 2022

WPRA acknowledges there is a need for additional housing in Pasadena, especially affordable housing followed by a list of suggestions and support for ongoing policies.

WPRA Newsletter Winter 2022

1 Jan 2022

In this issue

Will SB-9 and Pasadena’s response to it help fix the affordable housing shortage?

President’s Message: We walk the line

City loses baker’s dozen of key personnel; replacement efforts are underway

The Blinn House: a fitting, restored home for Pasadena Heritage

Q&A with Paul Little, president and CEO, Pasadena Chamber of Commerce, and Eric Duyshart, manager, City of Pasadena’s Economic Development

The long and winding road to YWCA rehab and a new hotel?

Anywhere and nowhere

Huntington Hospital community services and support stands out

This drought may never end

Wildlife corridors: critical to biodiversity

San Rafael Annual Fund sets 2022 fund-raising goal and events

Healthy aging embodies enrichment, engagement, empowerment

West Pasadena and the golden age of postcards

President	Dan Beal
Vice President, Administration	Evan Davis
Vice President, Communications	Avram Gold
Secretary	Kenyon Harbison
Treasurer	Blaine Cavena

WPRA Letter to Planning Commission regarding CDSP Study Session

8 Dec 2021

The WPRA offers suggestions and comments to the Planning Commission about the Central District Specific Plan’s (CDSP) update & revisions

WPRA’s letter supporting City’s SB9 Interim Ordinance

6 Dec 2021

The WPRA strongly urges City Council to approve the recommendations of the Planning and Community Development Department report of 12/6/2021, which would enact an Interim Urgency Ordinance in response to Senate Bill 9.

WPRA Letter to the Planning Commission regarding the SB 9 Study Session

10 Nov 2021

WPRA Supports the Interim Development Standards in Response to SB9 (regarding lot splits and duplex construction in RS zones) and endorses the letter submitted by the Linda Vista-Annandale Association.

WPRA Newsletter Fall 2021

21 Sep 2021

In This Issue

Time to reconcile our drought with the aggressive state-led push for new housing

President’s Message: Time for us to face uncomfortable truths

No consensus on suicide deterrent barriers for bridge

WPRA comments on PDs, revisions to housing elements

Pasadena Heritage postpones Blinn House celebration

Q&A with Chad Augustin, chief, Pasadena Fire Department

A thank-you and a reminder to our members

Lessons learned from controversial ‘Big Dig’

Arroyos & Foothills Conservancy launches butterfly project

City takes step to reduce waste, slow climate change

Zoom: the silver lining of COVID

West Pasadena in three dimensions

Officers

President	Dan Beal
Vice President, Administration	Evan Davis
Vice President, Communications	Avram Gold
Secretary	Kenyon Harbison
Treasurer	Blaine Cavena

Pasadena Housing Draft Element – WPRA Letter to Council

30 Aug 2021

WPRA’s comments on the July 14, 2021 Draft Housing Element – WPRA considers this draft to be an overall good start to a difficult task, one that provides a platform for further engagement and revision. We list 7 key points of focus & 3 appendixes.

WPRA encourages Housing Element Policies

WPRA Letter to Planning Commission regarding CDSP Study Session

WPRA’s letter supporting City’s SB9 Interim Ordinance

WPRA Letter to the Planning Commission regarding the SB 9 Study Session

Pasadena Housing Draft Element – WPRA Letter to Council

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