While the WPRA understands the Rose Bowl’s need to increase revenue, we can’t support the proposal without a strong business case. Further, the Rose Bowl’s approach to performing a CEQA study absent a real plan evades the real intent of CEQA while also minimizing residents’ concerns.
Pasadena planning & development
Pertaining to city, private and foundation funded projects, residential and commercial
WPRA Newsletter Winter 2023
In this issue
FORE! RBOC tees up proposal for several Brookside revenue enhancers
WPRA opinion: RBOC proposal is more an ‘idea’ than an actual proposal
RBOC is putting for cash; we’re waiting for realistic data
City, PUSD fill vacancies, swear in winners
On the passing of: Ross Selvidge, 76
A year in review: Council District 6
How will traffic be impacted by 820,000 square feet of new development?
Bogaards honored by courtyard dedication
Shakespeare Club’s Villa designated as a City ‘historic monument’
Tree of the quarter: cork oak
Update: One Arroyo trails project
Bequeath funds refurbishment of Arroyo Seco bird sanctuary
Preserving a critical passage route for wildlife
Books and coffee: A perfect combination for volunteer
The orange groves of early Pasadena
WPRA Newsletter Summer 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
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 supports Pasadena’s revised Local Mobility Analysis
WPRA supports the revised Local Mobility Analysis process and thanks the participants whose hard work accomplished this important result.
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 |
WPRA’s letter to Planning regarding the Affinity Project DEIR
The West Pasadena Residents’ Association has identified several elements of the DEIR that we believe have serious legal issues and are potentially flawed or unacceptable.
Letter to Keith Hala regarding Hahamangna SE Entrance Project
The County ‘s recommendations are not authorized by the Hahamonga Master Plan. There should be no approvals for any additional changes until the entire project can be brought into compliance with the HWPMP and the Design Plan for the Arroyo Seco.
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.
