Pasadena mansionization

Pertaining to new homes and remodels having incompatibility issues within a neighborhood

WPRA News Fall 2016

13 Oct 2016

In this issue

How should we recognize donors in the Arroyo?

Diets and parklets and bulb-outs, oh my!

La Loma Bridge update

City Council approves YWCA/Kimpton Hotel project

The YWCA – Citizens deserve more transparency when City develops public property

Making the case for a strong mansionization ordinance

Our trees are worth the investment to keep them

We can bring back native fish to the Arroyo Seco

San Rafael Elementary issues and outlook

Crime rates down, but theft and burglary rising

The G.T. Marsh Tea Garden: A Glimpse of Flowery Japan

President	Kenyon Harbison
Vice President	Sarah Gavit
Secretary	Justin Chapman
Treasurer	Blaine Cavena

WPRA News Summer 2015

1 Jul 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 Winter 2015

5 Jan 2015

In this issue

WPRA launches effort to protect our neighborhoods from SR-710 North tunnel option

Five cities form new coalition to consider regional traffic plan

Briefs: Working Group seeks preferred 710 Alternative – City has new fire chief Bertral Washington – Tips on how to deter home burglaries

City studies “mansionization”

Arroyo Seco Foundation and the Pasadena Audubon Society sue over the County’s “Big Dig” sediment plan

Stand up and pitch in for Arroyo Seco restoration

Questions remain as tree infestation inventory continues

PUSD Boar declares San Rafael Elementary “Surplus Property”

News nuggets from Rose Bowl community meetings

The Hurlbut home: The first Orange Grove mansion

President	Geoffrey Baum
Vice President	Sarah Gavit
Secretary	Justin Chapman
Treasurer	Blaine Cavena

WPRA News Summer 2014

2 Jul 2014

In this issue

7-11 Committee to PUSD: “Work harder to keep San Rafael Elementary School open”

Briefs: Metro delays SR-710 tunnel DEIR – Council considers SR-710 alternatives – City’s proposal to host music festival at the Rose Bowl Stadium

Opinion: Is Pasadena losing its ‘sense of place’?

Desiderio project to transform base into community

Citizen’s group develops responsible plan for sediment removal

City celebrates San Rafael Library patio renovation

Conger’s Hill: A commanding view for our first physician

President	Geoffrey Baum
Vice President	Sarah Gavit
Secretary	Robert Holmes
Treasurer	Blaine Cavena

WPRA supports the designation of So. Grand-Covington Place as a landmark district

1 Jan 2014

WPRA tells City Council that it supports the designation of So Grand-Covington Place as a landmark district

WPRA promotes creating a Landmark District for So. Grand-Covington Place

12 Nov 2013

WPRA promotes creating a Landmark District for the South Grand-Covington Place area

WPRA News Fall 2013

1 Oct 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 Winter 2013

5 Jan 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 Fall 2010

6 Oct 2010

In this issue

Chief Sanchez share thoughts and concerns – City swears in new chief

WPRA remembers Dorothy Lindsey

The best of times & the worst of times – editorial by Steve Madison

City Hall update: City to split planning and development department – Ambassador West update – IDS Playhouse project update, Dr. Eric Walsh is new public health director

Search for food and water draws coyotes

Hillside ordinance focuses on size, proximity and view

The Stuart home changes location in 1893

San Rafael welcomes new school year

President	Michael Udell
Vice President	Bill Urban
Secretary	Robert Holmes
Treasurer	Blaine Cavena

WPRA reviews General Plan Update Outreach Summary Report

1 Mar 2010

WPRA reviewed the General Plan Update Draft Outreach Summary Report and recommendations preserving affordable housing, appropriate design standards, traffic mitigation and controlled density

WPRA supports the designation of So. Grand-Covington Place as a landmark district

WPRA promotes creating a Landmark District for So. Grand-Covington Place

WPRA reviews General Plan Update Outreach Summary Report

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