The Land Use Element targets higher density development into specific areas in order to protect residential neighborhoods and to create mixed use urban environments oriented to transit and pedestrian activity. This targeted development will be of high quality and reflect the historic scale and character of Pasadena while ensuring the continued vitality of Pasadena's economy. The Land Use Element advocates several strategies for targeting growth.
Specific plans determine precise land use patterns, setbacks, and design within defined boundaries.
All seven areas will emphasize their linkages to transit by clustering mixed use projects near light rail stations and along Lake Avenue and Colorado Boulevard. Each specific plan area will have a different overall focus. East Pasadena seeks to enhance the city's job base by providing land reserved for light industrial uses. The Land Use Element outlines the objectives for each specific plan area and defines the amount and mix of land uses that will be allowed. In addition, redevelopment areas will absorb sufficient development to accomplish the objectives which have been established for these areas.