Increase Conservation and Sustainability, cont.

Very little wilderness area exists in Pasadena. The city purchased more than 20 acres of Annandale Canyon to preserve it as open space for future generations. Residents in nearby residential neighborhoods voted to help pay for the open space.

The update of the Open Space and Conservation Element of the General Plan – which sets goals and priorities for preserving public access to Pasadena’s open space as well as conserving energy, water, trees and other natural resources – kicked off with a community event in February at City Hall where residents shared what their favorite open space areas are, learned about related city programs and the role community groups have played in preserving open space, and heard from nationally renowned speakers.

More information can be found at www.cityofpasadena.net/greencity, www.cityofpasadena.net/waterandpower, www.cityofpasadena.net/publicworks, www.cityofpasadena.net/generalplan and www.cityofpasadena.net/transportation.