Resilient Belongings is a flexible housing project designed to grow with its residents, supporting families across generations while honoring Altadena’s natural and cultural landscape. It fosters resilience through non-finito adaptable living spaces, shared outdoor areas, and climate-conscious design.
Resilient Belongings is a lasting scaffolding for connection,
community, and comfort.
IMPACT OF THE EATON FIRES
In January 2025, the Eaton Fire devastated Altadena, destroying over 6,000 homes and displacing families across its close-knit foothill community. Known for its deep roots and multigenerational ties, Altadena has rallied together in resilience, with neighbors and local organizations working to support recovery and preserve the community’s spirit.
MEET THE PERRY FAMILY
A multi-generational Black family who have lived in Altadena since their grandmother, Pauline, purchased it in the 1950s as a single Black woman- a remarkable achievement for that time.
They lost their home, along with two duplexes on the property that housed cousins and extended family.
