The Department of Public Works strives to continuously support and improve a world-class quality of life in Pasadena. Using sound management practices, it provides innovative, proactive, and responsive services to its customers - Pasadena's citizens, businesses, visitors, and fellow employees. The Department is the caretaker of the community's infrastructure. Its goal is to preserve and enhance Pasadena's resources for future generations. The Department of Public Works provides services for the Parks and Recreation Commission and the Recreation and Parks Foundation.
The Public Works Department has been working diligently to incorporate water conserving measures in various Capital Projects that are constructed at City facilities. In addition we have undertaken efforts to incorporate best management practices and new technology into our facilities
The Arroyo Seco is on the western edge of the City of Pasadena and extends 8 miles through the City. It is the City’s largest natural open space and physically described as a deeply cut canyon linking the San Gabriel
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The five major divisions of the Department of Public Works are listed below: