Amanda is a writer and editor in LA. She’s written for Spotify and the ACLU, but her heart’s in purpose-driven storytelling—like helping families rebuild the city she loves most.
Nine months after the LA wildfires, families are exploring prefab housing as a faster, affordable path to rebuilding. UCLA’s cityLAB and Lotus Rising LA are helping residents navigate options, resources, and recovery through events and upcoming showcases.
The 2025 LA wildfires uprooted many seniors, from those stranded during evacuations to those who lost homes and neighbors. Local groups are helping with housing, health care, and daily needs. Recovery is slow, and there is more to do so older residents can remain in the places they call home.
When disasters hit, they reveal cracks in our systems of care, equity, and readiness. As LA recovers from the 2025 wildfires, past failures from Katrina to Morocco show the risks of delays, poor planning, and exclusion. LA must rebuild with equity, resilience, and community at the center.
When disaster strikes, recovery can feel overwhelming. But communities around the world have shown that rebuilding is possible. Explore how past recoveries offer lessons for LA’s ongoing response to the 2025 wildfires.
From faster build times to fire-resistant materials, prefab housing is helping families find affordable and resilient ways to rebuild after disaster. This post breaks down the benefits, clears up common misconceptions, and explains how the process works for families affected by the 2025 wildfires.