WPRA presses City Council as it opposes All Saint’s Church’s expansion in the Civic Center
Pasadena planning & development
Pertaining to city, private and foundation funded projects, residential and commercial
WPRA News Summer 2010
In this issue
A city worth preserving: Pasadena’s first 100 years and the Birth of Pasadena Heritage
Recap of 2010 WPRA recommendations and support and funding
City Hall update: Phil Sanchez is Pasadena’s new police chief – City budget woes continue – City Council approves Rose Bowl renovation plan – General Plan update – Linda Vista traffic plan – 710 tunnel plan divides city officials
City Council approves the IDS Real Estate Group’s Playhouse Plaza project
San Rafael Elementary feature stories
Rose Bowl Operating Company invites the Pasadena community into the Rose Bowl to learn about the proposed renovations
Neighborhood safety update
| President | Michael Udell |
| Vice President | Bill Urban |
| Secretary | Robert Holmes |
| Treasurer | Blaine Cavena |
WPRA commends decision to split Planning and Development Dept.
WPRA commends the decision to split the Planning and Development Department into two separate departments
WPRA News Spring 2010
In this issue
City Ventures buys Ambassador West property for 15 million
City Hall Update: City employees furloughed as budget woes continue – City Council approves
Hahamongna Plan – Residents sue to stop Playhouse Plaza Project – New bicycle master plan
Pasadena Beautiful Foundation celebrates 50 years of service
San Rafael Elementary and WPRA sponsor student enrichment and technology programs
Editorial: Development and Design or Dilemma
La Loma Bridge – spanning the Arroyo for neoclassical art’s sake and its retrofit restart
| President | Audrey O’Kelley |
| Vice President | Mic Hansen |
| Secretary | Dorothy Lindsey |
| Treasurer | Blaine Cavena |
WPRA urges Planning Commission to sustain zoning for Fair Oaks assisted living
WPRA requests that the Planning Commission adhere to the zoning requirements for the expansion of assisted living at The Fair Oaks by Regency Park
WPRA reviews General Plan Update Outreach Summary Report
WPRA reviewed the General Plan Update Draft Outreach Summary Report and recommendations preserving affordable housing, appropriate design standards, traffic mitigation and controlled density
WPRA News Winter 2010
In this issue
Pasadena General Plan update
President’s message: The General Plan – State of California is forcing density on cities – Smart growth lulls people into false comfort
San Rafael Elementary and WPRA sponsor student enrichment programs
City Hall update: Bad economy impacts Pasadena budget – Pasadena seeks new top planner – 710 Freeway tunnel – Traffic plans for Fair Oaks corridor – City approves Playhouse Plaza project
Expanded Pasadena Convention Center is thriving
Last pole rolls away to mark completion of 13-year Avenue 64 undergrounding project
Guest editorial: New state rules trump local control about zoning and housing supply
Ambassador West update
Pasadena Avenue – A recent history
| President | Audrey O’Kelley |
| Vice President | Mic Hansen |
| Secretary | Dorothy Lindsey |
| Treasurer | Blaine Cavena |
WPRA cautions City Council about proposed building opposite Pasadena Playhouse
WPRA urges City Council to consider the impacts of proposed office building and complex opposite Pasadena Playhouse
WPRA wants better traffic managment for Fair Oaks at California
WPRA requests that the City to develop and implement a comprehensive traffic management plan for the So. Fair Oaks Specific Plan corridor at 16 E. California Blvd.
WPRA wants Public Works to restore trees and streets
WPRA presses Public Works to returning Pasadena Avenue to its original width, restoring the sidewalks and parkways with their camphor trees
