Pasadena Design Commission Reviews Proposal for 12 Townhome-Style Dwellings

A new infill housing project is under review by the Pasadena Design Commission, proposing 12 townhome-style dwellings at 36 S. Berkeley Avenue. The four-story building is designed with a contemporary aesthetic, featuring a flat roof and a boxy, linear appearance. Ground-floor parking will accommodate seven vehicles, while a central roof deck is planned as a shared outdoor amenity for residents.

The project, owned by Trojan Land, LLC, includes density bonus incentives, which would allow for double the residential density typically permitted by current zoning regulations. Burnham Nationwide is listed as the architect for the development, which is situated just south of Colorado Boulevard. This proposal contributes to Pasadena's ongoing efforts to increase housing supply through infill development, leveraging state and local policies to create more residential units within existing urban footprints. The use of density bonuses highlights a key mechanism for developers to achieve higher unit counts in areas with housing demand.