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South Pasadena HOP committee recommends renovating 1930s building and adding 28,000–33,000 sq. ft. for integrated library/community/senior center
Summary
On Oct. 22, 2025 the City of South Pasadena HOP ad hoc committee voted to ask City Council to require a design firm to renovate the 1930s historic building and design a 28,000–33,000 sq. ft. integrated library, community and senior facility, favoring a ‘B+’ approach that balances shared space and modest added square footage.
The City of South Pasadena ad hoc HOP committee voted Oct. 22 to recommend that City Council, when it solicits a design firm, require the firm to "include the renovation of the 1930s historic building and build 28,000 to 33,000 new square feet of integrated library, community center, and senior center spaces," the motion recorded in the committee minutes. The recommendation followed extended discussion of three design options, labeled A, B and C, and a preference by many members for a ‘‘B+’’ solution: the functionality and efficiency of new construction in Option B, plus a modest increase in square footage to allow some dedicated and flexible rooms.
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