Close to Home
Close to Home
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AIA Los Angeles Presents a Wildfire Response Podcast
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The podcast focuses on topics related to architectural response and innovations addressing the challenges posed by wildfires, with episodes exploring the impact of climate change on urban planning, sustainable building practices, and community resilience strategies, such as designs informed by the 2025 L.A. wildfires.

A community-driven wildfire response toolkit with support from AIA Los Angeles
Close To Home is a guide for listeners to help find a way through the aftermath and recovery of the Eaton Fire.
This disaster devastated Altadena on January 7, 2025, displacing thousands and destroying more than 9,000 structures. One year into an uneven recovery, this series highlights what truly drives progress: volunteerism, community action, mutual support, and grassroots organizing.
Through firsthand accounts from residents, organizers, and subject-matter experts, the podcast delivers a practical disaster recovery toolkit, empowering communities everywhere to navigate loss, rebuild with purpose, and emerge stronger. Join our community and help guide the conversation as we build a roadmap for recovery together.
Find us on Instagram @closetohome.pod and our email, [email protected]
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