The City of La Cañada Flintridge is updating key chapters of its General Plan — Open Space & Recreation, Conservation, and Circulation. These updates will help guide how our community protects its natural resources, expands access to parks and recreation, and enhances mobility for residents and visitors in the years ahead.
What is a General Plan Update?
A General Plan is a long-range planning document that identifies a community’s priorities for how a city grows and is developed into the future. It sets goals for housing, land use, transportation, parks, safety, the environment, and infrastructure. The document is comprehensive and reflects the community values and priorities to shape a healthy, livable, and economically resilient community.
What is being updated?
The City of La Cañada Flintridge General Plan contains eight Elements, each of which address specific topics and contain the goals, policies, and standards that guide future development. Currently, three of the eight General Plan Elements are being updated.
- Open Space and Recreation Element: Focuses on providing and managing parks, recreational facilities, and trails in the City.
- Conservation Element: Focuses on the protection and sustainable management of natural resources.
- Circulation Element: Establishes the framework for the communities transportation and mobility systems.
Project Timeline
For questions/inquiries contact agardea@lcf.ca.gov
Public Engagement Forums
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Community Survey | September 24 to November 4, 2025 |
| Tribal consultation | September 2025 |
| City Departments Focus Group Session | October 22, 2025 |
| Community Workshop | October 28, 2025 |
| Presentation to Parks and Recreation Commission | November 12, 2025 |
| Meeting with Arroyo Foothill Conservancy | November 24, 2025 |
| Meeting with Trails Council | April 30, 2026 |
| Sustainability and Resilience Commission- Receiving file | May 12, 2026 |
| Parks and Recreation Commission- Receiving file | May 26, 2026 |
| Public Works and Traffic Commission- Receiving file | May 27, 2026 |
| Sustainability and Resilience Commission- Receiving file | June 9, 2026 |
| Planning Commission Adoption Hearing | June 11, 2026 |
| City Council Consideration of Draft Updates to the General Plan | August 4, 2026 |
The public review period for the Draft Circulation, Conservation, and Open Space & Recreation Elements has now concluded. Although the formal review period has ended, the draft documents remain available for public review, and community members are welcome to continue sharing comments and feedback by contacting Antonio Gardea at agardea@lcf.ca.gov. The Planning Commission considered the draft elements on June 11, 2026 and recommended that the City Council adopt the updates. The City Council is scheduled to consider adoption of the General Plan Elements at its meeting on August 4, 2026. We appreciate everyone who participated throughout the planning process and thank the community for helping shape the future of La Cañada Flintridge.