WPRA believes the City should carefully regulate short-term rentals to maintain the character of our residential areas
Pasadena planning & development
Pertaining to city, private and foundation funded projects, residential and commercial
WPRA News Spring 2017
In this issue
La Loma Bridge will reopen in June (maybe)
Remembering a neighborhood hero, John K. Van de Kamp
City considers ordinances for short-term rentals
WPRA supports a balanced and nuanced approach to short-term rental regulation
South Orange Grove Complete Streets study is underway
Opinion: State mandates limit City’s ability to manage development and zoning
WPRA supports SR-710 North study bill with modifications
Court stays “Big Dig” project and sends EIR back to County for revision
Rose Bowl announces lineup for first Arroyo Seco Weekend
Camp Idle a While: An Arroyo Vacation in 1899
| President | Kenyon Harbison |
| Vice President | Sarah Gavit |
| Secretary | Justin Chapman |
| Treasurer | Blaine Cavena |
WPRA News Winter 2017
In this issue
LA County Flood Control District and environmentalists face off over “Big Dig” at Devil’s Gate
Rose Bowl Stadium lists major 2017 events
City considers regulating short-term rentals
La Loma Bridge road deck poured
ArtCenter views south campus as expression of art
Cycle track’s on track; Playhouse alliance forms
City proceeds with Rose Bows Loop enhancement, but wrestles with naming-signage rules
Pasadena Department of Transportation Fact sheet about the SR710 tunnel project
Cultivating our neighborhood arboreal canopies
A magical evening in Arlington Garden
Home burglaries up, theft and car burglaries down; Police don cameras
Early Pasadena: an astonishing garden of flowers
| President | Kenyon Harbison |
| Vice President | Sarah Gavit |
| Secretary | Justin Chapman |
| Treasurer | Blaine Cavena |
WPRA News Fall 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 requests that City Council public comments immediately follow staff presentation about YWCA/Kimpton project
Regarding the YWCA/Kimpton project, the WPRA requests that public comments immediately follow any staff presentation, and precede significant comments or questions by the City Council, as well as any applicant presentation
WPRA opposes the preferred YWCA/Kimpton Hotel alternative 2A
WPRA states that the preferred YWCA/Kimpton Hotel Project Alternative 2A cannot be evaluated without knowing the reasons why the hotel has to be the size it is
WPRA News Summer 2016
In this issue
Mayor warns of SR-710 tunnel threat to region
Progress in the fight against the SR-710 tunnel: Measure M taxes will not fund SR-710 freeway tunnel – PUSD joins opponents to SR-710 freeway tunnel – City Council defers ballot measure to repeal Measure A. – WPRA receives ‘consulting party’ status
La Loma Bridge update
$182.7 million Rose Bowl renovation – project enters final phase
YWCA/Kimpton Hotel Final EIR released; Planning Commission to consider
Briefs: Update on General Plan implementation – Kim Kenne elected president of PUSD Board of Education – Refinancing of PCC bonds will reduce taxes for property owners – City prepares ordinance to restrict use of styrofoam containers
City, Habitat break ground for new Desiderio development and park
San Rafael Elementary issues and outlook
Pasadena receives $100K grant, publishes water quality report
Citywide crime down 15%, but theft, burglary up
Pasadena Transit connects riders with high-tech convenience
Arroyo Seco and Devil’s Gate for early picnics in west Pasadena
| President | Kenyon Harbison |
| Vice President | Sarah Gavit |
| Secretary | Justin Chapman |
| Treasurer | Blaine Cavena |
WPRA News Fall 2015
In this issue
Trenching at San Rafael Elementary reveals no evidence of active faults
WPRA analysis finds SR-710 DEIR grossly inadequate
The view from City Hall by Steve Madison
Council adopts General Plan with “hybrid” density levels
Briefs: Paseo Colorado embarks on major redevelopment – Pasadena appoints Selvidge to airport authority – Water update – RPOC says “no” to NFL
The City plans to manage our arboreal wealth and burdens
The Emery home: from South Orange Grove to West Green Street
| President | Geoffrey Baum |
| Vice President | Sarah Gavit |
| Secretary | Justin Chapman |
| Treasurer | Blaine Cavena |
WPRA urges Council to accept Planning Commission’s recommendations for density expansion
WPRA urges City Council to accept the Planning Commission’s recommendations for reasonable density expansions rather than the recommendations in the Final EIR of Pasadena’s General Plan Land Use Element
WPRA News Summer 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 |
