I learned so much from moderating this breakout session at the Build the Middle National Housing Convening 2025. And from feedback received thus far, session attendees gained many insights, tools, and practical action steps.
Big thanks to our panelists: Diana Gonzalez from Los Angeles County Department of Regional Planning, Tennis Wick from Permit Sonoma, Derek Ouyang from Stanford RegLab, and Awais Azhar from HousingWorks Austin.
Originally posted on LinkedIn, this message is cross-posted on my website and facebook.
Thank you to fellow planners and community members who reached out. As the Eaton Fire grew, Alejandra and I left Pasadena for mom’s in Montebello. Not everyone had that possibility.
My heart breaks for our friends and neighbors who have suffered catastrophic losses. It is just devastating. Altadena, Pasadena, and neighboring communities are changed forever. While we collectively grieve, there is a monumental community support and mutual aid effort underway. Assistance, support, solidarity is welcome.
Before leaving our block, we donated to the Pasadena Humane Society. They are inundated with animals of all sizes needing treatment and shelter. If you would like to help our communities, consider donating to Pasadena Humane.
I’m facilitating this Place It! visioning session on Friday 9/6 at Pasadena City College. High school, college & graduate students, and young people come through! Shout out to James Rojas and John Kamp #DreamPlayBuild
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