The WPRA focuses its efforts on those areas of greatest concern to our members, our neighborhoods and our city. In some issues we take a leadership position, while in others we work with other interested groups.
Land Use and Planning

Purpose:

The Land Use and Planning committee addresses issues pertaining to planning, design, and preservation as they affect the quality of life in West Pasadena neighborhoods. WPRA continually monitors the many projects and proposals affecting our area.


Current Activities:

WPRA’s Land Use and Planning Committee members participate in applicable city commission meetings to gather information as well as present testimony at hearings.


Currently, the City of Pasadena is in the process of updating its General Plan, and WPRA is participating in the process.


The first General Plan element to be updated was the Housing Element. WPRA members attended and provided input at three community feedback sessions as well as providing written comments to the city. The Land Use and Mobility elements are pending, and WPRA intends to provide input as this progresses.


Other projects and issues that WPRA is monitoring include:

  • The rehabilitation of the Rose Bowl
  • Development of design guidelines for areas of Pasadena outside of the specific plan areas
  • Variety of major projects being planned or under construction, such as:
  • The Huntington Hospital expansion
  • 16 E. California (SE corner of Fair Oaks and California Blvd.)
  • Potential new building next to Castle Green
  • New building at the NW corner of Fair Oaks and Green St.)
  • Ambassador Campus West
  • Westgate—the Sares-Regis project on the former East Campus of Ambassador
  • Tree protection ordinance
  • Maranatha High School Master Plan
  • 710 Freeway Corridor
  • Repairs to the Arroyo Blvd. walls
  • La Loma Bridge restoration
  • West Gateway Specific Plan

Need more information, or like to participate? Please contact the chairperson, Mic Hansen,  hansen@wpra.net