710 Restorative Justice Pasadena

710 Restorative Justice Pasadena is a coalition comprised of local nonprofit organization leaders and community members advocating for a just and equitable solution in the 710 stub redevelopment plan.

Our mission is to collaborate in creating a repair-based solution that is historically rooted, community led, and ensures those who were displaced or directly impacted participate in and benefit from the solution.

History of the 710

  • On November 18, 1964, the California Highway Commission determined the routing for the final five (5) miles of the State Route (SR) 7 freeway through the communities of El Sereno, South Pasadena, and Pasadena to complete the adoption of the Long Beach Freeway. The SR 7 is now known as the SR 710.

    While the freeway never materialized in El Sereno and South Pasadena, the SR 710 northern interchange was constructed in the City of Pasadena in the early 1970s, resulting in the Northern Stub. This stub displaced at least 4,000 residents and destroyed 1,500 homes. A majority of the homes were owned or rented by people of color. Of the homes that were left, many were now divided from an active central business district.

  • Following decades of planning and discussion regarding the future of the SR710 freeway connection, and through a collaborative multi-year effort with Caltrans, the relinquishment of the SR 710 Northern Stub transportation network, from Union Street to Columbia Street was approved by the California Transportation Commission on June 29, 2022 and was transferred to the City of Pasadena on August 15, 2022.

What would the city of Pasadena look like today if our neighbors could have remained? What developments, innovations, creations, improvements have we missed?

We Are Advocating For:

  • Redress for displaced homeowners.

  • Redress for renters that were displaced and a path to homeownership.

  • Redress for displaced business owners and a commitment to BIPOC entrepreneurship.

  • A museum that tells the story of the 710 Stub.

  • Contracts with BIPOC developers & local hires.

Our Members

  • Dr. Gilbert Walton

    CHAIRPERSON
    710 RESTORATIVE JUSTICE

  • Tina Jackson-Williams

    VICE CHAIR 710 RESTORATIVE JUSTICE

  • Jasmin Shupper

    FOUNDER & CEO
    GREENLINE HOUSING FOUNDATION

  • Brandon Lamar

    VICE CHAIR PASADENA RENTAL HOUSING BOARD

  • Pastor Mayra Macedo Nolan

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
    CLERGY COMMUNITY COALITION

  • Hannah Belk

    DIR. OF COMMUNICATIONS + PARTNERSHIPS
    THE CENTER FOR RESTORATIVE JUSTICE

We want to hear from you!

Fill out the survey below to share your perspective on the 710 and how you’d like to be involved in the movement for restorative justice in Pasadena. To learn more about we might be able to partner, email: info@710restorativejusticepasadena.com.