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.
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Pertaining to city, private and foundation funded projects, residential and commercial
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.
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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
Officers
| President | Dan Beal |
| Vice President, Administration | Evan Davis |
| Vice President, Communications | Avram Gold |
| Secretary | Kenyon Harbison |
| Treasurer | Blaine Cavena |
WPRA Letter to Planning Commission regarding CDSP Study Session
The WPRA offers suggestions and comments to the Planning Commission about the Central District Specific Plan’s (CDSP) update & revisions
2021_12_08-WPRA-Ltr-CDSP-Study-SessionWPRA’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.
2021_12_6-WPRA-Ltr-re-SB9-Interim-OrdWPRA 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.
2021_11_21-WPRA-Ltr-CUP-6918WPRA 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.
2021-11-10-WPRA-Letter-SB-9-Study-SessionWPRA 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.
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In This Issue
Time to reconcile our drought with the aggressive state-led push for new housing
President’s Message: Time for us to face uncomfortable truths
No consensus on suicide deterrent barriers for bridge
WPRA comments on PDs, revisions to housing elements
Pasadena Heritage postpones Blinn House celebration
Q&A with Chad Augustin, chief, Pasadena Fire Department
A thank-you and a reminder to our members
Lessons learned from controversial ‘Big Dig’
Arroyos & Foothills Conservancy launches butterfly project
City takes step to reduce waste, slow climate change
Zoom: the silver lining of COVID
West Pasadena in three dimensions
Officers
| President | Dan Beal |
| Vice President, Administration | Evan Davis |
| Vice President, Communications | Avram Gold |
| Secretary | Kenyon Harbison |
| Treasurer | Blaine Cavena |
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.
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