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WPRA News Winter 2011

4 Jan 2011

In this issue

The history of Pasadena’s public parks

PUSD school consolidation – two elementary schools close

City Hall update – Army closes Desiderio Center – State pension shortfall impacts city budget – four land-use alternatives to the General Plan – Court ruling forces reconsideration of IDS Playhouse project – Ambassador West update – Pasadena honored for historic preservation – City Council approved new ice rink at the Pasadena Convention Center

Pasadena’s General Plan update and explanation

Col. Jabez Branbury’s home becomes the Tournament House rose garden

E-mail can help take a bite out of neighborhood crime

Rose Bowl renovation slated to begin Jan. 10

Planetary Society’s new headquarters at 85 South Grand Avenue

An open letter from San Rafael Elementary

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

WPRA News Winter 2010

5 Jan 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 News Winter 2009

14 Jan 2009

In this issue

Arlington Garden comes of age – an update

President’s Message – an analysis of Pasadena’s development direction and issues

Pasadena’s General Plan guiding principles

WPRA west Pasadena survey results

City Hall update – administration appointments – budget deficit – online services

City Reviews Tree Protection Ordinance

Ambassador Campus update

Arroyo bird sanctuary and the casting pond areas soon to be renovated

WPRA features local artist Joseph Stoddard

WPRA forms Community Safety Committee

Open space and conservation update – Arroyo Seco Parks and Recreation Historic District

now official

President	Audrey O’Kelley
Vice President	Mic Hansen
Secretary	Dorothy Lindsey
Treasurer	Blaine Cavena

WPRA News Fall 2008

28 Oct 2008

In this issue

Images of Pasadena: Research library and archives at Pasadena Museum of History

Wily Coyotes Everywhere!

Update: The open space & conservation element of the General Plan

Biomedical research laboratory proposed for South Fair Oaks

City reviews tree protection ordinance

Pasadena’s renewed water challenge and water supply challenges

An important look into the City’s future and its General Plan – by Mayor Bill Bogaard

AT&T roll-outs U-VERSE service for cable TV and internet

Annandale Canyon Area Benefit Assessment District vote – A park or development?

Updates and happenings at San Rafael School

Ambassador Campus update

President	Audrey O’Kelley
Vice President	Mic Hansen
Secretary	Dorothy Lindsey
Treasurer	Blaine Cavena

WPRA News Spring 2008

24 Apr 2008

In this issue

Mayor Bogaard visits San Rafael School

A plan to improve Pasadena’s schools by Superintendent Edwin Diaz

Profile: Bernard Melekian, Interim City Manager

Cell tower placement: private and public property

Development and design – the Pasadena process

A vision of beauty – Arlington Garden

The “Pasadena Great Park” project, a proposal to deck over a 1 ? mile-long 210 Freeway section

Central District residents are well educated and well paid

Easier walking in the Central District

Desiderio update

Ambassador West Housing Project is in receivership

President	Fred Zepeda
Vice President	James Hawkes
Secretary	Dorothy Lindsey
Treasurer	Blaine Cavena

WPRA News Summer 2005

20 Jul 2005

In this issue

Update on the Environmental Impact Report for the NFL at the Rose Bowl and WPRA’s effectives resistance to the NFL becoming a tenant

Former Ambassador Campus site update

2007 slated for opening of Whole Foods Market

New Master Plan proposed for Mayfield Senior School

New ARTS bus service – avoid traffic delays in southwest Pasadena

Chopping block for San Rafael School?

Update on the La Loma Bridge project

President	Dorothy Lindsey
Vice President	Cheryl Auger
Secretary	Audrey O’Kelley
Treasurer	Blaine Cavena

WPRA News Winter 2005

14 Jan 2005

In this issue

Pasadena Conference Center Expansion

Ambassador Campus update

“Caps” on residential and commercial development in the Central District have been reinstated

Updated General Plan

NFL/Rose Bowl

Reengagement in the PUSD – the “School Accountability Reform Plan”

Maranatha High School seeking a conditional use permit

West Pasadena residents respond to the NFL survey

Transportation update – ARTS bus service – City Council to hold joint meeting with TAC

President	David Romney
Vice President	Joan Hearst
Secretary	Audrey O’Kelley
Treasurer	Judith S. Klump

WPRA News Spring 2004

20 Apr 2004

In this issue

The traffic problem is a daunting problem

WPRA’s president’s message topics: The Ambassador Project, Central District Specific Plan, granny flats (ADU’s), Hillside Ordinance, traffic and gridlock

San Pascual Stables: The Gateway to the Arroyo Seco declared endangered!

Caring for your oak tree – Darya Barar, Pasadena Parks certified arborist, gives advice

West Pasadena traffic and transportation update

Rose Bowl commentary: NFL bait and switch

Ambassador College update

President	David Romney
Vice President	Leslie Clarke Gray
Secretary	Michael Vogler
Treasurer	Dorothy Linsey

WPRA News Fall 2002

7 Oct 2002

In this issue

Citizens seek a “Natural” Arroyo Seco – the Arroyo Seco Master Plan

Planning Commission approves Pasadena’s 2000 – 2005 housing element and recommends changes in future planning process

Worldwide Church of God moves forward with Ambassador College development – an update

A brief history of Pasadena Heritage: Keeping the promise of preservation for 25 years

City staff revises Pasadena environmental policy guidelines

Annandale Canyon Estates Project update

Spotlight on La Casita del Arroyo

South Orange Grove could be “Re-Striped” as part of Pasadena’s General Plan – an update

Recap of the WPRA San Rafael Survey regarding natural wildlife

LVAA propose advisory committee to work with the City and ROCB on Rose Bowl NFL plan

An explanation of the Vista del Arroyo Bungalow project

Getting to know and understand the Metro Gold Line (originally the Blue Line)

President	Vince Farhat
1st Vice President	Charles “Kicker” McKenney
2nd Vice President	James Hawks
Secretary	Joan Hearst
Treasurer	Dorothy Linsey

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