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 about such issues and advocate for Altadena with the county on issues such as public landscaping, building standards, and watershed management.
Enhancing our Environment
Online Tree Workshop Two
Dr. Jerrold Turney teaches us the right way to prune trees and care for our trees.
Altadena Tree Give Away
Welcome to our Tree Page with information on selecting, planting, caring for and maintaining your trees.
We also have information on upcoming or recorded events regarding trees.
Online Tree Workshop One
If you are thinking of getting a tree for your property, this workshop is for you.
Community Standards & Zoning
Regional Planning Commission October 26th
Regional Planning Commission October 26th The continued July 28th Regional Planning Commission (RPC) Hearing has Been Rescheduled for October 26, 2016 at 9:00am. RPC Hearing: Altadena Community Standards District Update 320 West Temple Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012 -...
CSD’s Update Presentation to RPC
RPC Hearing: Altadena Community Standards District Update
320 West Temple Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012 – Room 150
Remote Testimony Location: Eaton Canyon Nature Center
1750 N. Altadena Drive, Pasadena, CA 91107
IMPORTANT: Portions of the Altadena CSD have been updated based on community feedback.
CSD Revisions: Fact vs. Fiction
The L.A. County Department of Regional Planning has published a new page on its website that counters rumors about what the Altadena Community Standards District (CSD) revisions are proposing to do regarding Altadena CSD Amendment. There is no one-size-fits-all front yard size in Altadena. Today, the front yard size depends on…
Advocacy
Altadenans again show they know why water is worth fighting for.
Since water’s for fighting here in the Golden State, Altadenans are doing a very good job of holding up their part of the California bargain.
Altadenans Know Why Water is Worth Fighting For
Since water’s for fighting here in the Golden State, Altadenans are doing a very good job of holding up their part of the California bargain.
As an unincorporated area with a strong local identity but just an advisory-only Town Council to elect — along with a Los Angeles County supervisor with 2 million other constituents — Altadenans have always been good at shows of self-governance that involve simply showing up.
Why Support Altadena Heritage
At Altadena Heritage we put on events and programs every year. Our board of directors – a varying group who have joined because they love where we live and want to help Altadena become a more lively and vibrant community – gather once a month and we plot.
We ask ourselves: How can we raise awareness of what we have here in our community? How can we help our citizens become more connected to each other, to this place and to its history? What would make our community better and how can we promote positive change?