As Los Angeles neighborhoods like Altadena recover from wildfire devastation, the real challenge is not simply reconstruction – it's the potential erasure of diverse communities through displacement. While property speculators circle, seeing opportunity in disaster, swift action through legal protections, support networks, and reasonable densification (see recent California legislation Link) unlocking current homeowner’s land values will help preserve these culturally rich neighborhoods. When well-insured residents stand alongside vulnerable neighbors, communities can rebuild without losing their soul.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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