New York Drive to Get Temporary 9/11 Memorial Signs

The Pasadena Star-News reported on Monday that the Pasadena stretch of New York Drive east of Altadena Drive will have temporary signs memorializing Sept. 11 victims installed in time for next month's 10th anniversary of the terrorist attacks.

The main backer of the projected, retired pilot and Pasadena resident John McDannel, appeared in June at the Altadena Town Council meeting to try to persuade the Town Council to back a permanent installation at the border entrance to Altadena. 

McDannel's proposal would have led to signs with "Welcome to Altadena" on one side, and a 9/11 memorial message on the other.

An artist's depiction of that proposal can be viewed at right.  Pictures of the new temporary signs that will be installed can be viewed on the Star-News website.

The Town Council voted at its July meeting to advocate to the county that the signs be solely dedicated to welcoming people to Altadena and not serve any other purpose.

According to the Star-News, McDannel will continue to advocate for his full proposed project, which includes the permanent memorial signs and creating a park in a flood control area in the Eaton wash area adjacent to New York Drive.

Regarding Altadena's plans to install a "Welcome to Altadena" sign, the Town Council has since formed a committee to look at designs.