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WPRA News Summer 2008

20 Jul 2008

In this issue

Pasadena’s Arroyo Parks & Recreation District approved for listing in the National Register of Historic Places

Michael Beck accepts City Manager Position

City Council appoints Mark Jomsky as City Clerk

City Council approves Rose Bowl EIR for improvements

City puts the brakes on speed limit increases

Pasadena General Plan update moves forward

Art Center Environmental Impact Report raises concerns

Arroyo Seco Foundation $2.5 million project completed ambitious goals

PresidentAudrey O’Kelley
Vice PresidentMic Hansen
SecretaryDorothy Lindsey
TreasurerBlaine Cavena

Tagged With: Arroyo Seco Art Center College of Design Pasadena City Council Pasadena density Pasadena General Plan Pasadena governance Pasadena history Pasadena neighborhood associations Pasadena planning & development Pasadena traffic Rose Bowl

WPRA News Fall 2007

20 Sep 2007

In this issue

A conversation with Richard Bruckner, Pasadena’s Director of Planning and Development

An explanation of what EIRs mean for development in Pasadena

The genesis and evolution of the Pasadena’s development boom

The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG): Friend or foe?

What does “City of Gardens” ordinance signify?

Explaining “Floor area ratios”

Annandale Canyon Nature Park

West Pasadena Transportation update

Speeding cars coming to a residential street near you

PresidentFred Zepeda
Vice PresidentJames Hawkes
SecretaryDorothy Lindsey
TreasurerBlaine Cavena

Tagged With: Ambassador Campus Housing Development Pasadena affordable housing Pasadena density Pasadena governance Pasadena history Pasadena ordinances Pasadena planning & development Pasadena traffic

WPRA News Fall 2002

7 Oct 2002

In this issue

Citizens seek a “Natural” Arroyo Seco – the Arroyo Seco Master Plan

Planning Commission approves Pasadena’s 2000 – 2005 housing element and recommends changes in future planning process

Worldwide Church of God moves forward with Ambassador College development – an update

A brief history of Pasadena Heritage: Keeping the promise of preservation for 25 years

City staff revises Pasadena environmental policy guidelines

Annandale Canyon Estates Project update

Spotlight on La Casita del Arroyo

South Orange Grove could be “Re-Striped” as part of Pasadena’s General Plan – an update

Recap of the WPRA San Rafael Survey regarding natural wildlife

LVAA propose advisory committee to work with the City and ROCB on Rose Bowl NFL plan

An explanation of the Vista del Arroyo Bungalow project

Getting to know and understand the Metro Gold Line (originally the Blue Line)

PresidentVince Farhat
1st Vice PresidentCharles “Kicker” McKenney
2nd Vice PresidentJames Hawks
SecretaryJoan Hearst
TreasurerDorothy Linsey

Tagged With: Ambassador Campus Housing Development Ambassador West Housing Development Arroyo Seco Colorado Street Bridge Desiderio Project Pasadena City Council Pasadena density Pasadena General Plan Pasadena governance Pasadena history Pasadena La Casita del Arroyo Pasadena neighborhood associations Pasadena Orange Grove Boulevard Pasadena planning & development Pasadena public transportation Pasadena social scene Pasadena traffic Rose Bowl

WPRA News Summer 2002

16 Jul 2002

In this issue

A natural environment in the Arroyo Seco may be forever lost by the adoption of the Arroyo Seco Master Plan

Legacy Partners withdraws from Ambassador College development; Worldwide Church of God moves forward with a bigger project

Del Mar Station complex receives final design approval

West Pasadena will have a new historic district in the National Register of Historic Places

“Predevelopment Plan Review” (PPR) for the proposed Annandale Canyon Estates project

Spotlight on the Shakespeare Club of Pasadena

Proposed changes to the historic preservation ordinance

Pasadena tree protection ordinance

Letter to the editor from the World Wide Church of God

PresidentVince Farhat
1st Vice PresidentCharles “Kicker” McKenney
2nd Vice PresidentJames Hawks
SecretaryJoan Hearst
TreasurerDorothy Linsey

Tagged With: Ambassador Campus Housing Development Ambassador West Housing Development Arroyo Seco Pasadena City Council Pasadena density Pasadena General Plan Pasadena governance Pasadena history Pasadena neighborhood associations Pasadena ordinances Pasadena planning & development Pasadena public transportation Pasadena trees and open spaces

WPRA News Winter 2002

12 Jan 2002

In this issue

Ambassador college update: city staff to issue recommendation for Legacy Project

City Council approves development plan for renovation of historic Vista del Arroyo Bungalows

Orange Grove could be “Re-Striped” as part of General Plan update

The Gamble House kicks off restoration program

Del Mar station moves forward

City drafts tree protection ordinance

New organization formed to represent Caltrans tenants in the 710 Freeway corridor

Initial results of the San Rafael Survey returned

Gold Line (formerly Blue Line) update

City Council votes to expand design review powers

New group formed to protect neighborhoods from the Legacy Project

PresidentVince Farhat
1st Vice PresidentMary Dee Romney
2nd Vice PresidentJames Hawks
SecretaryCarolyn Nabor
TreasurerPriscilla Taylor

Tagged With: Ambassador Campus Housing Development Ambassador West Housing Development Arroyo Seco Pasadena density Pasadena governance Pasadena history Pasadena neighborhood associations Pasadena Orange Grove Boulevard Pasadena ordinances Pasadena planning & development Pasadena public transportation Pasadena traffic Pasadena trees and open spaces SR-710 tunnel proposal - closing the gap - DEIR & FEIS Vista del Arroyo Hotel WPRA surveys

WPRA News Fall 1990

13 Oct 1990

In this issue

Repair of the San Rafael Bridge

Repair of the Old Colorado Street Bridge

The war memorial flagstaff at South Orange Grove Boulevard and Colorado Boulevard

seismic safety

Approximately 5,000 trees will be planted in Pasadena during the next five years

Pasadena trees

Recognizing mansionization

The new Aquatics Center opens

Co-PresidentsDonna Secundy & Annette Serrurier
1st Vice PresidentRandy Wilson
2nd Vice PresidentRobert Takata
SecretaryDiane Philibosian
TreasurerGeorge McWilliams

Tagged With: Arroyo Seco Colorado Street Bridge Pasadena history Pasadena maintenance & utilities Pasadena mansionization Pasadena Orange Grove Boulevard Pasadena planning & development Rose Bowl

WPRA News Winter 1990

10 Feb 1990

In this issue

South Orange Grove street light poles replaced

The War Memorial flagstaff at South Orange Grove Boulevard and Colorado Boulevard

Saving trees and streetlights

Arroyo Seco update – Master Plan for the Lower Arroyo Seco

Archery in the Arroyo

Equestrian patrol in the Arroyo

Co-PresidentsDonna Secundy & Annette Serrurier
1st Vice PresidentRandy Wilson
2nd Vice PresidentRobert Takata
SecretaryDiane Philibosian
TreasurerGeorge McWilliams

Tagged With: Arroyo Seco Pasadena history Pasadena maintenance & utilities Pasadena Orange Grove Boulevard Pasadena trees and open spaces

WPRA News Spring 1986

13 May 1986

In this issue

The 100th birthday of Pasadena’s incorporation

Pasadena’s Strategic Plan

Pasadena affordable housing

West Pasadena street lighting report

Indians of the Arroyo Seco

PresidentTom Seifert
1st Vice PresidentGeorge McWilliams
2nd Vice PresidentDiane Philibosian
SecretaryAnnette Serrurier
TreasurerDonna Secundy

Tagged With: Arroyo Seco Pasadena governance Pasadena history Pasadena maintenance & utilities

WPRA News Spring 1984

4 May 1984

In this issue

Extremely heavy rains and flooding in 1889

Construction begins on Route 134 sound barrier

PresidentRichard Yadley
1st Vice PresidentGeorge McWilliams
2nd Vice PresidentDiane Philibosian
SecretaryAnnette Serrurier
TreasurerDonna Secundy

Tagged With: Pasadena history Pasadena traffic

WPRA News Winter 1984

8 Feb 1984

In this issue

Speed humps on Bellefontaine Street

Colorado Street Bridge rehabilitation

Old Pasadena is undergoing a facelift

The Vista del Arroyo rehabilitation is concluding

The History of Poppy Peak and Avenue 64

PresidentJim Gamb
1st Vice PresidentTom Seifert
2nd Vice PresidentPeg Stewart
SecretaryDiane Philibosian
TreasurerRichard Yadley

Tagged With: Colorado Street Bridge Pasadena Central District Pasadena history Pasadena traffic Vista del Arroyo Hotel

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