Vacant Retail Sites
PBID Opportunities
Interested in doing business in one of Pasadena’s three PBIDs?
Check out Pasadena’s Property and Business Improvement Districts’ websites to see listings and leasing opportunities.
434-470 North Lake Ave Development Updates
The City of Pasadena is exploring redevelopment opportunities for the 2.38-acre surplus property at 434–470 North Lake Avenue, formerly a Kaiser Permanente site. Declared surplus on July 8, 2024, the property is being marketed in accordance with the State Surplus Land Act to prioritize affordable housing and community-serving uses. A Notice of Availability issued on July 24, 2024, invited qualified developers to propose development concepts. On January 12, 2025, City Council approved the motion to enter an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with Holos Inc. and Heritage Housing Partners for a mixed-used development project at this property.
Check back regularly for new information as the project moves forward
- 2024-07-23 Notice of Availability
- 2025-04-17 Project Update
- City Acquires Kaiser Property in Partnership with LA County
- City of Pasadena Invites Community to Provide Input on North Lake Avenue Development
- City of Pasadena Invites Community To In-Person Meeting To Provide Input on North Lake Avenue Development
- Exclusive Negotiation Agreement (ENA) Approval
Adaptive Reuse
Pasadena’s recently adopted adaptive reuse ordinance makes it easier to convert underused commercial and industrial buildings (over 5 years old) into residential or mixed‑use projects. It provides parking flexibility (shared/tandem or no new parking), streamlined design and permit review, waivers for unit density limits and floor-area ratio constraints, and allows up to 15 ft of added height for residential amenities such as rooftop decks or lounges.
The City hosted a webinar in March 2026.
03-31-2026 Webinar Slides