Central District

On Wednesday, February 22, 2023, the Planning Commission will conduct a meeting to review the latest update to the Central District Specific Plan (CDSP). The meeting will provide the Planning Commission and the public an opportunity to provide comments on the draft proposed plan for the CDSP area. This is an informational item only; no decision will be made at this meeting. A separate public hearing notice will be distributed for a future public hearing where the Planning Commission will consider the proposed plan for the CDSP area and make a recommendation to the City Council.

MEETING LOCATION:

DATE: Wednesday, February 22, 2023
TIME: 6:30 PM
PLACE: Council Chambers, Pasadena City Hall 100 North Garfield Avenue, Room S249

The CDSP area is bounded by Corson Street and the I-210 Freeway to the north, Del Mar Boulevard and California Boulevard to the south, Pasadena Avenue and the I-710 Freeway to the west, and Mentor and Wilson Avenues to the east.

The proposed CDSP reflects the ideas and feedback gathered from the community outreach process and Commission meetings. the proposed plan seeks to facilitate and build upon the area's existing strengths as Pasadena's vibrant downtown, providing a diverse economic, civic, cultural, entertainment, and residential opportunities. The district will be a place to work, shop, live, play, and raise a family, with convenient access by foot, bicycle, and transit, as well as by car. Physical and economic growth will support this role and respect the numerous resources of historical and cultural significance that contribute to the district’s unique identity.