$2.4 Billion City Infrastructure Plan for 2026-2030 Enters Public Review Phase

The Pasadena City Council on Monday opened a public hearing on the City Manager’s Recommended Fiscal Year 2026–2030 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget, which proposes more than $2.4 billion in infrastructure investments over the next five years.

The hearing will be continued to May 5 and subsequent meetings until the budget is formally adopted. The public is invited to provide input as the city evaluates a plan that includes 218 active projects and 14 new initiatives aimed at preserving and enhancing the City’s capital assets.

The total estimated cost of all active CIP projects is $2.46 billion, with $879.9 million already appropriated through Fiscal Year 2025. For FY 2026 alone, the City Manager is recommending $446 million in new appropriations across 119 projects, leaving an outstanding funding need of more than $1.1 billion over the five-year period.

In addition to current projects, the budget includes a “Future Projects” section outlining 48 potential undertakings with an estimated total cost of $429.8 million. These projects are not yet funded but are included for long-term planning purposes.

The CIP budget covers a broad range of infrastructure investments, including transportation, stormwater management, parks and recreational facilities, and city buildings.

Portions of the draft CIP have already been reviewed by the Recreation and Parks Commission, the Northwest Commission, the Transportation Advisory Commission, and the Planning Commission.

A joint meeting of the Finance Committee and City Council is scheduled for April 28 to review proposed funding allocations for FY 2026.