Yesterday, Governor Gavin Newsom swung through Los Angeles to peek in on the recovery and rebuilding projects in Altadena and the Palisades, less than a year since wildfires ravaged the area. According to the governor’s office, Newsom’s visit spotlighted initiatives funded through LA Rises, a program assisting in expediting the construction and restoration of homes.
In a stride toward rebuilding more resilient and cost-effective homes, Newsom dropped by the Foothill Catalog Foundation in Altadena. The nonprofit, birthed from the ashes of the fires, was granted $1 million from LA Rises to provide fire survivors with low-cost, preapproved architectural plans. Governor Newsom met with co-founders Alex Athenson and Cynthia Sigler. These plans are poised to cushion the financial burden of architectural and permitting fees while maintaining the local aesthetic.
Transitioning from designs to the actual framework, the governor also visited a Habitat for Humanity development, which is putting Foothill Catalog’s blueprint into reality. The Governor’s Office reports that Habitat is busy constructing 25 new houses and repairing 12 more in Altadena, with LA Rises kicking in $1.5 million for these efforts…