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You are here: Home / Archives for Pasadena trees and open spaces

Pasadena trees and open spaces

Pertaining to Pasadena’s tree canopy, the Arroyo Seco and the community parks

WPRA News Winter 2002

12 Jan 2002

In this issue

Ambassador college update: city staff to issue recommendation for Legacy Project

City Council approves development plan for renovation of historic Vista del Arroyo Bungalows

Orange Grove could be “Re-Striped” as part of General Plan update

The Gamble House kicks off restoration program

Del Mar station moves forward

City drafts tree protection ordinance

New organization formed to represent Caltrans tenants in the 710 Freeway corridor

Initial results of the San Rafael Survey returned

Gold Line (formerly Blue Line) update

City Council votes to expand design review powers

New group formed to protect neighborhoods from the Legacy Project

PresidentVince Farhat
1st Vice PresidentMary Dee Romney
2nd Vice PresidentJames Hawks
SecretaryCarolyn Nabor
TreasurerPriscilla Taylor

Tagged With: Ambassador Campus Housing Development Ambassador West Housing Development Arroyo Seco Pasadena density Pasadena governance Pasadena history Pasadena neighborhood associations Pasadena Orange Grove Boulevard Pasadena ordinances Pasadena planning & development Pasadena public transportation Pasadena traffic Pasadena trees and open spaces SR-710 tunnel proposal - closing the gap - DEIR & FEIS Vista del Arroyo Hotel WPRA surveys

WPRA News Spring 1994

18 Apr 1994

In this issue

Horns blasted from the future Blue Line

No to beggars

San Rafael School Friends

Streets and trees – more on trees

The latest on the 710 Freeway extension

PresidentPete Ewing
Vice PresidentShahen Hairapetian
SecretaryMary Prickett
TreasurerCarolyn Nabor

Tagged With: Pasadena maintenance & utilities Pasadena public transportation Pasadena social scene Pasadena traffic Pasadena trees and open spaces San Rafael Elementary SR-710 tunnel proposal - closing the gap - DEIR & FEIS

WPRA News Winter 1992

5 Feb 1992

In this issue

710 Freeway Status Report

The old Colorado Street Bridge

Southwest Pasadena traffic study

Proposed cut in City’s tree planting services

PresidentRandy Wilson
Vice PresidentRobert Brina
SecretaryMary Prickett
TreasurerCarolyn Nabor

Tagged With: Colorado Street Bridge Pasadena governance Pasadena maintenance & utilities Pasadena planning & development Pasadena traffic Pasadena trees and open spaces

WPRA News Spring 1991

2 Apr 1991

In this issue

Route 710 Freeway Forum rescheduled to June

Citizen Census Commission to be appointed by City Board

Accessibility & Disability Commission schedules information forums

New medical office building proposed for California/Pasadena Avenue (current site of the Huntington Hospital’s west wing)

New oak groves planted in the Arroyo Seco

New trees for west Colorado Boulevard were recently approved

WPRA promotes Blair High School

Co-PresidentsDonna Secundy & Annette Serrurier
1st Vice PresidentRandy Wilson
TreasurerCarolyn Nabor

Tagged With: Arroyo Seco Huntington Hospital Pasadena governance Pasadena planning & development Pasadena trees and open spaces Pasadena Unified School District SR-710 tunnel proposal - closing the gap - DEIR & FEIS

WPRA News Winter 1991

1 Feb 1991

In this issue

$200,000 grant given for Lower Arroyo Master Plan

Colorado Street Bridge rehabilitation back on track

The City is lessening the canopy provided by larger trees

Filming in Pasadena – A source of concern

Neighbors join with City to improve San Rafael Park

Co-PresidentsDonna Secundy & Annette Serrurier
1st Vice PresidentRandy Wilson
TreasurerCarolyn Nabor

Tagged With: Arroyo Seco Colorado Street Bridge Pasadena General Plan Pasadena governance Pasadena planning & development Pasadena trees and open spaces

WPRA News Winter 1990

10 Feb 1990

In this issue

South Orange Grove street light poles replaced

The War Memorial flagstaff at South Orange Grove Boulevard and Colorado Boulevard

Saving trees and streetlights

Arroyo Seco update – Master Plan for the Lower Arroyo Seco

Archery in the Arroyo

Equestrian patrol in the Arroyo

Co-PresidentsDonna Secundy & Annette Serrurier
1st Vice PresidentRandy Wilson
2nd Vice PresidentRobert Takata
SecretaryDiane Philibosian
TreasurerGeorge McWilliams

Tagged With: Arroyo Seco Pasadena history Pasadena maintenance & utilities Pasadena Orange Grove Boulevard Pasadena trees and open spaces

WPRA News Winter 1981

4 Jan 1981

In this issue

Strong community controversy over Pasadena Redevelopment Agency’s plan for high rise buildings in Pasadena

City Board considers proposals for restructuring the City’s economic development program.

Neighbors for and Open Government presses for the transfer of management responsibilities from the Pasadena Redevelopment Agency to elected City directors

WPRA funds Friends of the Arroyo to replace live oaks near the Colorado Street Bridge

Reform of the Fire and Police Uncapped Cost-of-Living Retirement Benefits System

PresidentDon Cobleigh
1st Vice PresidentJim Gamb
2nd Vice PresidentAnnette Serrurier
SecretaryDonna Secundy
TreasurerAnne Paul

Tagged With: Pasadena density Pasadena governance Pasadena neighborhood associations Pasadena planning & development Pasadena trees and open spaces

WPRA News Fall 1980

3 Sep 1980

In this issue

Pasadena Redevelopment Agency’s study: downtown development of ten commercial buildings up to twenty stories

District 6 neighborhood associations are concerned about increasing traffic created by Plaza Pasadena and more condominiums

The results of the Colorado Street Bridge engineering study

WPRA supports downzoning of the west side and other Pasadena residential neighborhoods

The formation of the Parks and Recreation Commission

City Arboriculturist restoration plan for Lower Arroyo Seco

Parks and Recreation Commission drafts an amendment to City Charter providing preservation of public parkland

PresidentPeter Brown Dolan
1st Vice PresidentJim Gamb
2nd Vice PresidentAnnette Serrurier
SecretaryDonna Secundy
TreasurerAnne Paul

Tagged With: Arroyo Seco Colorado Street Bridge Pasadena Central District Pasadena density Pasadena governance Pasadena mansionization Pasadena neighborhood associations Pasadena planning & development Pasadena traffic Pasadena trees and open spaces

WPRA News Summer 1979

1 Jun 1979

In this issue

Marengo Avenue sprawling street trees

The City wants the completion of the full 710 Freeway rather than connecting with the Pasadena Freeway

The U.S. Court of Appeals’ effort to restore and use the Vista del Arroyo Hotel

Proposed 14-story condominium project on North Lake at 210 Freeway

City survey: government economy and crime and 710 Freeway extension are principal concerns

Arroyo Walk and the Interim Study District for the Arroyo Seco

Controlled burning in the Lower Arroyo for fire prevention

PresidentPeter Brown Dolan
1st Vice PresidentWayne Dryden
2nd Vice PresidentArmando L. Gonzalez, Jr.
SecretaryGinny Moore
TreasurerAnne Paul

Tagged With: Arroyo Seco Pasadena City Council Pasadena density Pasadena governance Pasadena neighborhood associations Pasadena planning & development Pasadena traffic Pasadena trees and open spaces SR-710 tunnel proposal - closing the gap - DEIR & FEIS Vista del Arroyo Hotel

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