City Council to Conduct Public Workshops on Reconnecting 710 Vision Plan

The City Council will conduct a workshop on the draft Reconnecting Pasadena SR-710 Vision Plan, a long-anticipated effort to address the legacy and future of the 710 Stub area.

In total two workshops will be conducted. The first workshop is scheduled for Monday’s City Council meeting.

A second workshop will follow at the April 13 City Council meeting. City Staff are expected to present recommendations and continue discussions with council members and the public.

The vision plan represents the culmination of three years of work involving city staff, consultants from Perkins Eastman, and the City Council-appointed Reconnecting Communities 710 Advisory Group, along with input from community stakeholders.

The plan outlines strategies for integrating the long-disputed 710 Stub corridor into surrounding neighborhoods while guiding future land use, mobility, and sustainability efforts.

A key component of the plan is the city’s first Restorative Justice Framework, which seeks to address the historic displacement of communities — primarily communities of color — caused by freeway development in the area. City officials say the framework is intended to acknowledge past harms while shaping a more equitable future for the affected neighborhoods.

As part of the March 30 workshop, attendees will view an excerpt from the documentary Amplify | Voices of People and Families Displaced by Freeway Construction in Pasadena, California, which highlights personal stories tied to the project area. The film has received multiple awards, which will also be presented during the meeting.

“Pasadena is defined by its public spaces, its beautiful neighborhoods, thriving business districts, and historic assets like City Hall, the Rose Bowl, Ambassador Auditorium, and Caltech—all contributing to our sense of place,” Mayor Victor Gordo said. “With the Vision Plan, we can learn from and reflect on the best aspects of what surrounds it.”

City officials are encouraging residents to attend the workshops, provide feedback, and help shape the future of the 710 corridor. Additional information about the project and the documentary is available through city resources.