To Kelly Ewing-Toledo in Caltrans District 7 explaining that the SR-710 North Study FOAE extension is still not enough time for review and at least 90 days
SR-710 tunnel proposal - closing the gap - DEIR & FEIS
Pertaining to the 710 extension freeway project, the later tunnel project, and the houses owned by Caltrans and being sold along the north/south freeway route through Pasadena
WPRA News Winter 2018
In this issue
WPRA urges Council to Cite Caltrans for code violations and call out Caltrans’ unethical tactics
City wrestles with financial challenges
Briefs: Street Bridge task force addresses suicide uptick – Fire station assessment is mixed – Report proves cost of a well-maintained urban tree canopy is quite a bargain – City Council passes resolution to align elections with State cycle
Colorado Street Bridge task force gathers community suggestions and input
Green Hotel project preview at City Council in January
City approves amended ADU rules to conform to State law
Council settles on how to regulate the profit from short-term rentals
“One Arroyo Day” highlights advisory group’s efforts on behalf of Pasadena’s great city park
Community task force begins study of Civic Center’s future
Supervisors reduce scope, negative impacts of Big Dig
At long last the City begins to clear flammable brush from Lower Arroyo to reduce risk of fire
Arlington Garden rebrands and passes leadership to next-gen “constant gardeners”
Police report crime stats for Gold Line
The essentially domestic life at Mrs. Dexter’s tourist home
| President | Kenyon Harbison |
| Vice President | Avram Gold |
| Secretary | Justin Chapman |
| Treasurer | Blaine Cavena |
WPRA expresses concern about Caltrans properties along the 710 extension corridor
WPRA expresses concern about the state of the Caltrans properties along the 710 extension corridor and its apparent attempt to depopulate the corridor of its low to moderate income tenants
WPRA News Fall 2017
In this issue
Reclaim the stubland, re-establish lost social, economic, transportation benefits
Opinion: Caltrans tenants, our neighbors, deserve protection and consideration
City sales, use tax revenue rising slightly
The Playhouse District Association forms Specific Plan advisory committee
Arroyo Advisory Group outreach is underway
Paseo undergoes transformation and gets new owner, name
City Council appoints task force to envision Civic Center future
The Los Angeles County Flood Control District refuses to reduce scale or timing of “Big Dig”
Public Works recommends replacing purple leaf plum street trees
Stand up for San Rafael Elementary’s renovation
South Orange Grove Avenue: “Millionaires’ Row”
| President | Kenyon Harbison |
| Vice President | Avram Gold |
| Secretary | Justin Chapman |
| Treasurer | Blaine Cavena |
WPRA News Summer 2017
In this issue
Is it time to celebrate the end of the SR-710 freeway tunnel?
La Loma bridge reopens and takes a new name – John Van de Kamp Bridge
Council suspends controversial YWCA/Kimpton project and sends it back to task force, staff
WPRA survey finds support for City’s approach to regulating short-term rentals
City struggles to accommodate State’s housing mandates
City updates Hillside zoning code to address mansionization
Aquatic Center devises plan to address long-term growing demand
New Arroyo Advisory Group shares its vision for ‘One Arroyo’ at WPRA’s 55th annual meeting
What ‘One Arroyo’ means to us
The epic and ugly battle over what to do about the 710 Freeway – a history of the project
First Arroyo Seco Weekend said to be “mellow”
It takes a city to stage a Tournament of Roses parade and Rose Bowl Game
Crime in west Pasadena: Attempted burglaries in 1887
| President | Kenyon Harbison |
| Vice President | Avram Gold |
| Secretary | Justin Chapman |
| Treasurer | Blaine Cavena |
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 supports the approval of the SR-710 North Study Bill, AB 287, with modifications
To LA County Metropolitan Transportation Authority Board, CA State Assembly Transportation Subcommittee, Honorable Chris Holden – WPRA supports the approval of the SR-710 North Study Bill, AB 287, with modifications
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 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 wants PUSD to oppose the SR-710 Tunnel alternative
The WPRA asks that PUSD reconsider its position to abstain from voting on the Five Star Coalition’s resolution to oppose the SR-710 Tunnel alternative
