DPNA at Re-Opening of Pappa Rich Café Bakery
Look for our Booth on May 11th Pappa Rich in Old Pasadena has recently changed ownership and is hosting a soft opening on May 11, 2013. Come on by and check out the… Read More
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Economic Vitality IS Quality of Life
Jobs (Economic Vitality) and Transportation (Walkability) are Big Issues at Candidate Forum The March 5th primary election is fast approaching that will likely decide who will represent District 3 on Pasadena’s City Council.… Read More
New Wireless Streetcar technology would be compatible with Rose Parade floats
Route for Pasadena’s Streetcar could include Colorado Blvd. Cities across the US are realizing the benefits of easy “Hop-on, Hop-off” trams. This video shows a new solution by the Canadian aerospace/train/streetcar manufacturer, Bombardier,… Read More
District 3 Candidate Forum
Benson, Kennedy, & Trone vie to represent Downtown & Northwest Pasadena March 5th primary election may determine Councilman for District 3 If no candidate receives a majority, then the top two candidates will… Read More
Rose Parade Floats are a celebration of Southern California
WHY WE LOVE PASADENA SoCal Cities are highlight of parade Pasadena’s annual New Year’s celebration, the world-famous Rose Parade, gave its founders the opportunity to bask in Pasadena’s crisp sunshine, green hills, and… Read More
New Year's Resolutions
Reblogged from Boyonabike!: On the one hand, I’m not much for New Year’s resolutions. I mean, if you’re going to do something, why wait for New Year’s day to resolve to do it?… Read More
December Dinner Celebration + Metro Discounts
Ride the Metro and receive exclusive discounts at some of Old Pasadena’s most popular restaurants and retail outlets. Downtown Residents who take the Gold Line or use Metro can turn those Metro passes… Read More
Pasadena’s Best Opportunities: South Fair Oaks and Downtown Infill
A Vision for Pasadena Pasadena’s General Plan sets goals for our city, and will guide the construction of new buildings (Land Use) and how we move around the city (Mobility) over the next… Read More
Pasadena and the 710 Freeway Extension
October Monthly Meeting–How the 710 Tunnel Option would impact Pasadena: a special presentation Join us for our regular “Third Thursday” members meeting on October 18th for a special presentation on the 710 Freeway… Read More
What is Form-Based Code?
Form-Based Code is an alternative to the type of zoning that Pasadena and most cities currently use. Form-Based Code is a way to pre-specify and pre-visualize the actual shapes–including styles, ingress/egress points, frontages,… Read More
Stefanos Polyzoides on “Form-Based Codes”
June 14th: Noted Architect & Urbanist to discuss ideas for a Livable Pasadena How do you envision the future of Downtown Pasadena? Thoughtful development that preserves and protects our historic, architectural, and cultural… Read More
New Parks and the Misuse of Residential Impact Fees
A Response to Redistricting Action: Council called on to demonstrate the support they offered during the redistricting process by acting to create Downtown parks, implement pedestrian & bike infrastructure. Video: Council should Lead… Read More
Video: DPNA asks City Council to reconsider district boundaries
4-way split of Downtown Pasadena under-serves Downtown residents Video of the DPNA’s request + response from the Mayor and Councilmembers The DPNA submitted a letter to the council, and attended the April 2nd City… Read More
Redistricting > Central District Deserves Representation
Open Letter to the Pasadena Redistricting Task Force: My wife and I relocated from the NY/NJ area to Southern California in 2010, and we consciously chose the Playhouse District for our residence after… Read More
Letter to the Pasadena Redistricting Task Force Requesting a Consolidated City Council District for Downtown Pasadena Residents
Sent on March 7, 2012 Dear Redistricting Task Force Members and Pasadena City Council Members: I am writing to ask you to recommend the consolidation of downtown Pasadena into one district with its… Read More
Climate Change and Pasadena’s General Plan: What Would It Take? The Carbon Neutral City
California and Pasadena are committed to “green” environmental policies. But a lot of the beneficial changes we’ve enacted––the bag ban, 10% renewable energy, green building codes, etc.––are a drop in the bucket compared… Read More
ONE Council District for Downtown Pasadena
Downtown Residents Demand to be Better Represented. A letter to Pasadena’s City Council and the Redistricting Task Force. To: Mayor Bill Bogaard, Pasadena City Council: Jackie Robinson, Margaret McAustin, Chris Holden, Gene Masuda, Victor Gordo,… Read More
New York Times calls Pasadena a “Transforming Suburb”
Demographic Trends Make Walkable Urban Neighborhoods More Desirable Pasadena real estate will continue to hold value if the city continues support for higher-density mixed-use developments with good transit and pedestrian connections. A recent… Read More
Dec 6th Holiday Meeting of the DPNA
The Downtown Pasadena Neighborhood Association will be meeting on Tuesday, December 6, 2011 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Please join us! We will be enjoying a little holiday cheer and also discussing strategies… Read More
Leading Urbanist to Present Talk about “The Future of Placemaking in Economic Development …and How This Has Particular Meaning for Downtown Pasadena”
The Playhouse & Old Pasadena Management Associations will present a very special discussion with Christopher Leinberger. He will present “The Future of Placemaking in Economic Development …and How This Has Particular Meaning for… Read More
Why We Love Pasadena: “Big City” Arts and Culture
Saturday night, Pasadena music lovers scowled in consternation as they studied their date books and were forced to make a choice between TWO excellent orchestras, both performing in central Pasadena at the same… Read More
Pasadena Redistricting – Four Districts for Downtown?
Pasadena is geographically divided into seven districts, with one council member for each. The 2010 census forces Pasadena to re-draw the lines for each district. The DPNA is interested in how Downtown Pasadena is represented. Currently, our neighborhood is… Read More
Chris Holden Sponsors Block Party for District 3
The DPNA will be attending Chris Holden’s annual block party on Jackson Street this Saturday, August 6th, from 11am to 3pm. Stop by our table and say hi! [Update Aug 7: the event… Read More
Downtown Residents Support Pro-Growth General Plan – B&C
“Economic Vitality” and “Smart Growth” options provide the best quality of life in the decades ahead. Disagreement about Growth. Pasadena’s General Plan will guide public policy regarding Land Use and Mobility until the year… Read More
June 15th Meeting, 6:30 pm
2 of the 4 General Plan Alternatives that are being presented to Pasadena residents will cap growth in Downtown Pasadena. Many Downtown residents appreciate the growth and revitalization that have occurred in the past… Read More
“Playhouse Park” Design Excites Downtown Residents
10,000 residents in Downtown Pasadena live within a half-mile radius of the historic Pasadena Playhouse, and enjoy the shops, theaters, restaurants, and urban amenities of our beautiful downtown, but they lack one thing:… Read More
Design for New Park on El Molino/Union is Being Crafted by Downtown Residents
[edited May 18th] This past Saturday, members of the DPNA attended a “Park Now” workshop sponsored by the Playhouse District, in order to provide community input on the new park that the City of Pasadena is… Read More
SUNDAY, 2PM – Let’s Get Together! – Downtown Pasadena Neighborhood Meeting
Friends and neighbors are gathering this Sunday, May 1, at 2pm. The Downtown Pasadena Neighborhood Association is off the ground, and is holding its first public meeting. We’re spreading the word, to encourage… Read More
Workshop Series: A New Urban Park in Playhouse District
Please consider attending this fun and engaging workshop tomorrow (Thursday evening) where anyone interested in the future urban park planned for Union/El Molino in the Playhouse District will be able to brainstorm and shoot out… Read More
“Watch 4 Pedestrians” Campaign Begins in Pasadena
Press release from Watch4Pedestrians.com: PASADENA DRAWS A LINE AND SAYS ‘STOP!’ The city of Pasadena has a simple, clear message for drivers: Stop Before the Line. The city’s Transportation Department was awarded a public… Read More
