Altadena Rebuild Expo 2026

Join us at the Altadena Rebuild Expo to discover innovative solutions and resources for rebuilding and revitalizing our community.

Altadena Rebuild Expo

Rebuilding after wildfire can feel overwhelming—permits, planning, insurance, engineering, financing, contractors, and design decisions all at once. The Altadena Rebuild Expo is a one-day, step-by-step public program built to help homeowners and residents understand the rebuild pathway, avoid costly mistakes, and connect directly with the professionals and agencies involved in the process.

Expect a clear “from damage assessment to design to construction” roadmap, practical presentations from county leaders, and expert panels covering the real-world issues that slow rebuilds down. Plus: a vendor hall to meet trusted partners, ask questions, and find resources.

What you’ll get:

• A rebuild pathway overview from LA County Planning + Building & Safety

• Guidance on documentation, scope, and insurance claim readiness

• Survey/soils/engineering fundamentals that affect timelines and budgets

• Financing options including proceeds, grants, and SBA resources

• Contractor and builder insights: bids, contracts, schedules, and red flags

• Interior + exterior/site design guidance for resilient rebuild choices

• Networking + after-party to connect with the community and experts

🗓️ Date: Saturday, January 10th, 2026

⏰ Time: 11am - 8:30pm

Public Program: 11am - 7:15pm

After-Party: 7pm - 8:30pm

📍Location: 409 East Woodbury Road, Altadena, CA 91001

(The NEW Altadena Community Rebuild Center)

Run of Show (Public Program)

10:00–11:00 AM — Vendor Meet & Breakfast (Outdoor)

11:00–11:10 AM — Welcome & Orientation

11:10–11:40 AM — Panel 1: Damage Assessment, Scope, and Insurance Documentation

11:45 AM–12:15 PM — Presentation: Brian McGinnis, LA County Dept. of Planning (Rebuild Pathway + Fire/WUI)

12:15–12:45 PM — Presentation: Ciara Bennet, LA County Building & Safety (Submittals, Plan Check, Inspections)

12:45–1:00 PM — Snack Break

1:00–1:40 PM — Panel 3: Survey, Soils, and Engineering

1:45–2:25 PM — Panel 4: Financing, Insurance Proceeds, Grants, and SBA

2:30–3:00 PM — Featured Talk: Jeff Prang, LA County Assessor

3:00–3:30 PM — Special Feature: LA Fire Justice — Early Edison Compensation Program

3:30–4:15 PM — Panel 5: Architecture — Programming to Permit Submittal

4:15–4:25 PM — Vendor Hall / Coffee Break

4:25–5:40 PM — Panel 6: Contractors and Builders

5:40–6:25 PM — Panel 7: Interior Design

6:25–6:55 PM — Panel 8: Exterior Design and Site

7:00–8:30 PM — After-Party & Networking

Hosted by: Alta Design Works · Altadena Coalition · LA Fire Justice · LG Builders Group

*Free community event

More info: AltaDesignWorks.com | 626.460.1036

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