The Heart of LA: Memories, Resilience, and the Road to Recovery

A Community Discussion

What: “The Heart of LA: Memories, Resilience, and the Road to Recovery” is a free public conversation about the LA fires and recovery for the region, moderated by architecture journalist Frances Anderton. This public forum will offer an opportunity to hear testimonials, mourn the community’s losses, and have a constructive dialogue about rebuilding. Topics include short-term needs and long-term plans, the squeeze on housing supply, the role of fire insurance, and how the design community can help Los Angeles build back with wisdom and resilience. Architects, builders, advocates, and other experts will discuss and answer questions. (Additional speakers to be announced.)

When: Saturday, January 25, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Where: Helms Design Center, 8745 Washington Boulevard, Culver City, CA 90232

Parking: Free parking is available inside the garage located at 8711 Washington Blvd., just east of the venue.

Register: https://givebutter.com/HeartofLA

Organizers: Helms Bakery District; FORT: LA; Frances Anderton

About Friends of Residential Treasures: LA (FORT: LA): FORT: LA seeks to energize, educate, and connect Angelenos through the dynamic stories of its homes, neighborhoods, and architecture. The organization has developed four interlocking programs in pursuit of this mission: an online mapping system for self-guided tours of the exteriors of architecturally significant homes developed by experts in the field (FORT Trails), a fellowship to foster new knowledge (FORT Fellowship), a series of virtual experiences to provide interior access and understanding (FORT Frames), and live and virtual webinars and other in-person educational experiences (FORT Gatherings). FORT: LA is the recipient of an LA Conservancy Preservation award and a California Preservation Foundation Design award. All content is accessible for free at www.FORTLA.org.

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