February 28, 2006

WEBSITE PROVIDES EASY ACCESS TO
PROJECTS’ ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES

With one easy click, residents and businesses in Pasadena can examine all environmental review documents related to proposed development projects under study by the city.

The new environmental notices webpage provides an organized source of documents in one convenient location.

To access the page go to http://www.cityofpasadena.net/planning/environmental/ environmental_home.asp (note the underscore between “environmental” and “home.”
By clicking on a specific project, a person can view a brief description, map and link to the environmental document. Links are also provided for environmental policy guidelines, review process guidelines and related public hearing notices.

Among the proposed projects being studied by the city’s Planning and Development Department are Ambassador West, Garfield Heights, Hahamongna Watershed Park, Huntington Hospital, Mayfield Senior School, Madison mixed-use project and Pasadena Ice Rink.

The department’s mission is to promote and support economic vitality and safe livable neighborhoods that reflect, preserve and enhance Pasadena's unique cultural and historic character.

Supporting this mission are services to a divergent group of customers including residents in Pasadena’s rich variety of neighborhoods, businesses in areas targeted for economic development, the arts and culture community and more.

For more information call (626) 744-7231.