SoCalNOMA supports rebuilding historically Black communities of Altadena
The Southern California Chapter of the National Organization of Minority Architects (SoCalNOMA) is taking action to rebuild the Black community’s stake in Altadena following the Eaton Fire, joining local groups such as the Altadena Rebuild Coalition that are ensuring the cultural preservation of its legacy amid concerns about a potential erasure as part of rebuilding. Chapter President Matthew J. Trotter spoke with NBC Los Angeles about their resolve and optimism characterized in member Charles Bryant's (whose home was lost) expression of excitement at the opportunity to design a replacement. The fire has had a tremendous impact on Black families in Altadena, which is known for its list of important cultural icons like Octavia Butler, whose 1992 novel Parable of the Sower has been noted for its prescience after the blaze. Here's some more coverage on the recovery effort from the Los Angeles Fires: AIA | LA Wildfire Disaster Response Task Force leaders on rebuilding: 'Our approach mu...
The Southern California Chapter of the National Organization of Minority Architects (SoCalNOMA) is taking action to rebuild the Black community’s stake in Altadena following the Eaton Fire, joining local groups such as the Altadena Rebuild Coalition that are ensuring the cultural preservation of its legacy amid concerns about a potential erasure as part of rebuilding.
Chapter President Matthew J. Trotter spoke with NBC Los Angeles about their resolve and optimism characterized in member Charles Bryant's (whose home was lost) expression of excitement at the opportunity to design a replacement. The fire has had a tremendous impact on Black families in Altadena, which is known for its list of important cultural icons like Octavia Butler, whose 1992 novel Parable of the Sower has been noted for its prescience after the blaze.
Here's some more coverage on the recovery effort from the Los Angeles Fires:
