WPRA supports the revised Local Mobility Analysis process and thanks the participants whose hard work accomplished this important result.
Pasadena governance
Pertaining to political and management issues addressed by the City Council, the commissions or City Staff
WPRA News Letter Spring 2022
In this issue
Oh, the wonders you’ll see! Let’s dream them together.
Presidents’ message: What have we done for you lately?
Pasadena City Council elections are set for June 7
WPRA comments on land use and planning issues
What’s on the WPRA land-use watch list
Huntington Hospital project improves with consultation
Update: One Arroyo trail demonstration projects
Storrier Stearns Japanese Garden: A historic jewel in the heart of Pasadena
Living with our wild neighbors
America’s stadium begins historic centennial celebration
The White House is catching up to the Pasadena Senior Center (Wink)
City approves, appoints to ECD/EL task force
Pasadena’s pioneers ‘made a few mistakes’
| President | Dan Beal |
| Vice President, Administration | Evan Davis |
| Vice President, Communications | Avram Gold |
| Secretary | Kenyon Harbison |
| Treasurer | Blaine Cavena |
WPRA News Letter Spring 2022
In this issue
Oh, the wonders you’ll see! Let’s dream them together.
Presidents’ message: What have we done for you lately?
Pasadena City Council elections are set for June 7
WPRA comments on land use and planning issues
What’s on the WPRA land-use watch list
Huntington Hospital project improves with consultation
Update: One Arroyo trail demonstration projects
Storrier Stearns Japanese Garden: A historic jewel in the heart of Pasadena
Living with our wild neighbors
America’s stadium begins historic centennial celebration
The White House is catching up to the Pasadena Senior Center (Wink)
City approves, appoints to ECD/EL task force
Pasadena’s pioneers ‘made a few mistakes’
| President | Dan Beal |
| Vice President, Administration | Evan Davis |
| Vice President, Communications | Avram Gold |
| Secretary | Kenyon Harbison |
| Treasurer | Blaine Cavena |
Letter to City Council regarding Huntington Hospital Medical Office Building
WPRA has concerns about the overall design of the building and are taking no position on the project itself. WPRA urges earlier engagement in the future.
WPRA Newsletter Winter 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’s letter supporting City’s SB9 Interim Ordinance
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 regarding Huntington Hospital’s CUP 6918
WPRA requests a continuance on Huntington Hospital’s Conditional Use Permit #6918 for the construction of its medical building at 758-766 S. Fair Oaks Avenue.
WPRA Letter to the Planning Commission regarding the SB 9 Study Session
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 City Housing Element Update Policies
WPRA acknowledges the need for additional housing, especially affordable housing, so that people and families of all income levels can live in Pasadena. Affordable housing should be the primary focus.
WPRA Redistricting “Community of Interest” Letter
WPRA contends, if any minor adjustments to the current CD 6 boundaries are made pursuant to population shifts, they should be made in the eastern portion of District 6, and in no case west of Fair Oaks Avenue.
