Private homebuilder PLC Communities has stepped in to assist 24 Altadena families who lost their homes in the recent Eaton Fire, initiating a major rebuilding project set to be the first and largest of its kind in the area.
Completion of the 24 homes is expected by 2026, marking a significant milestone for the affected families.
Pauline Ching, a representative of the homeowners, expressed enthusiasm at how quickly PLC responded to their needs.
“PLC was very prompt in getting back to us, and 24 of us signed up with them immediately,” she stated in a group chat with other affected residents.
According to Ching, PLC offered six distinct floor plans that would cater to the varying sizes of their lots, and many families have opted to make additional changes to suit their preferences.
“Aside from the loss of all our valuables, we are very excited to be building a new home so quickly,” she added, highlighting the mixture of grief and optimism that many families are experiencing.
In a strategic move, the homeowners have decided to utilize a set of plans designed by the architects at Bassenian Lagoni, rather than reverting to their previous home designs which were lost during the fire.
In other community news, CicLAvia is set to return on August 17, hosting a 6.75-mile open streets event from Venice Beach to Culver City.
The event will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., encouraging residents to partake in a unique experience on the streets that include Grand Avenue, Venice Boulevard, Washington Boulevard, and Washington Place.
CicLAvia events are known for promoting people-powered transportation, with regulations enforcing that only non-motorized vehicles are permitted.
Electric scooters, skateboards, hoverboards, unicycles, and motorcycles will not be allowed on the route.
However, cyclists are still welcome, with Class 1 e-bike pedal-assist allowed, as well as Class 2 e-bikes when the throttle is disengaged, and Class 3 e-bikes under similar conditions.
In more local developments, Tesla has recently completed its retro futuristic diner located at 7001 W. Santa Monica Blvd. in Hollywood, capturing attention through a gallery of updated images available on Urbanize LA.
Further, Metro’s D Line is scheduled to reopen on Saturday, heralding the first phase of an extension nearing completion.
This follows a temporary suspension of service that began on May 17, aimed at preparing the train systems for their forthcoming enhancements, including vital work on air quality and ventilation controls.
Meanwhile, the Link US project, which involves significant demolition work in order to extend the tracks over the 101 Freeway, is proceeding to increase Union Station’s capacity and efficiency, as detailed by Streetsblog LA.
On the real estate front, Regent Properties has acquired 19 acres of undeveloped land in L.A. for $73 million, marking a notable transaction in an area that has long been on the market.
In a related issue, LA County is preparing for a financial impact as President Donald Trump attempts to shift federal grant funding away from cities that do not enforce draconian measures related to homelessness.
The policies being proposed may lead to greater hurdles for those experiencing homelessness, prompting concern among many advocacy groups.
Finally, an entrepreneur is pledging to make housing for homeless individuals both affordable and profitable.
With a significant investment of $300 million, this initiative aims to steer developers away from luxury housing markets, offering opportunities for smaller-scale developers to consider diverse housing solutions beyond traditional models.
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