Old Pasadena

Specialties

The Old Pasadena Management District (OPMD) is a non-​profit business organization that creatively plans, manages and develops Old Pasadena as a unique, authentic and vibrant downtown experience.

History

Established in 2000.

The Old Pasadena Management District (OPMD) is a non-​profit business organization that creatively plans, manages and develops Old Pasadena as a unique, authentic and vibrant downtown experience. The OPMD currently contracts with the City of Pasadena to manage the Old Pasadena Business Improvement District (BID). The BID enhances the basic City services by funding district-​wide security, marketing, and maintenance programs to provide a clean, safe vibrant downtown experience. All operations are financed through annual tax assessments on privately owned commercial property. The Old Pasadena BID was formed in 2000 and will be considered for renewal in 2010.

This organization is led by a cross section of Old Pasadena stakeholders and managed by professional staff. This includes merchants, tenants, property owners, residents and city management, led by 23 volunteer directors. The District is a 21-​block National Register Historic District, and includes two historic public parks.