Altadena Heritage formed in the early 1980s when many beautiful old homes and mansions were being demolished and replaced with tract developments. Altadena’s architectural heritage was in peril. At the time, Los Angeles County had no historic preservation ordinance, so AH decided that its first time-critical task was to advocate for preservation. As an advocacy organization, AH has never shied away from taking a stand on issues affecting our town and its governance. We organize educational programs to inform Altadenans and advocate for Altadena with the county on issues such as public landscaping, building standards, and watershed management.
Planning for our Future
Enhancing our Environment
Altadena Community Watershed Alliance
Altadena Heritage will become the fiscal sponsor enabling project designing to proceed without further delay on Measure W water infrastructure projects. More info will be posted here as our work continues.
A Second Life for Fallen Trees – Third Thursday – Urban Lumber
It is unfortunate when trees are lost – uprooted by wind or fire…
Third Thursday Presentation – Altadena Streetlighting
Public Works and Southern California Edison Altadena Street Lighting…
Community Standards & Zoning
Altadena Community Standards District Ordinance
Near/far contrast, Ridges, Cultural landmarks, Existing community boundaries and gateways.
Altadena Pipeline
Video Presentation – The pipeline would transfer water from behind Devils Gate Dam across Altadena to Eaton Canyon…
CSD Revisions: Fact vs. Fiction
The L.A. County Department of Regional Planning.
The ‘White Paper’ Coalition
This document reflects feedback from the White Paper Coalition. 2016
CSD Draft Presentations
In unincorporated Los Angeles County, a “Community Standards District” (CSD) is an addendum to the zoning code.
Devil’s Gate Dam
The response below covers community concerns to be aware of, and asks important questions about the project that AH wants answered before any action is taken.
Advocacy
What are SB9 and SB1123?
The Board of Altadena Heritage is deeply concerned about the role that SB9 and SB1123 will play in rebuilding Altadena. And we're committed to advocacy that is measured. We hope you'll take the time to read the attached letter--and join us in our advocacy. Read the...
SB 9 Projects and Responses
LA County’s Permitting Progress Dashboard gives us a quantitative view of the rebuild’s progress, but less so a qualitative view of the rebuild’s character. Through our role on Supervisor Barger’s Community Coalition for Altadena Recovery (or “CCAR”), we have raised...
Where Your Water Comes From
You buy your water from a Mutual Water Company. It is a non-profit corporation, not a government.
Grant Lets Water Flow at Old Marengo Park!
The City of Pasadena helped out in the park’s building phase by installing a water hook-up to help establish native trees and plants there.