Great cities
don’t happen by accident
Great cities are built by citizens who think independently, ask difficult questions, measure results honestly, care deeply about beauty and place, and never stop imagining what their community can become.
Great cities don’t happen by accident. They happen when leaders consistently ask the right questions before making decisions.
Read more to find out who helped me show up effectively.
How will you show up?
Decide which issues matter to you. Find out all you can, then take action. Here are few ways to start…
Are we dreaming big enough??
Ask the City Council to explore a much larger, park-centered plan for these 50 acres.
Where are the numbers to back up the plan?
Share your concerns with the City.
Want to maintain Pasadena’s unique character?
Send a letter to support the policies that protect what makes Pasadena Pasadena.
Where will all the those new cars park?
Tell the City what you think about new developments with fewer parking spots.
Do you want a 500-foot safety zone around Pasadena schools?
Tell the City what you think about a Safe School Zone policy.
Are you concerned about the quality of new housing?
Tell the City what you expect for a baseline “quality of life” for residents.
Where are Pasadena’s great trees?
Let’s create a map of our city’s amazing Landmark Trees.
