Letters: Pasadena a victim of its own success

Re “Feet first in Pasadena,” Jan. 21

I have lived in nearby Altadena for 46 years and have watched the changes in Pasadena.

Density has increased and gridlock has become a fact of life as a result. I avoid Pasadena whenever I can, but my doctors are there; driving there is like being on the freeway at peak times, only in Pasadena it seems to always be a peak traffic time.

With this proposed narrowing of Colorado Boulevard and the continued building, which will increase density, everyone will be walking to avoid the resultant gridlock.

With all the problems Pasadena has — crime in certain neighborhoods and an underfunded public school system — I am wondering where the funds will come from for this project. None of this makes sense.

Boosting density promises to boost tax revenue, so I guess the almighty dollar is at the root of everything. I miss the old Pasadena.

Linda Roberts

Altadena

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