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How the Eaton Fire destroyed a delicate truce over Altadena’s future

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Less than a month before the Eaton Fire engulfed Altadena, longtime residents thought they’d finally resolved a bruising debate over the California suburb’s future. For months they’d debated a Los Angeles County government plan poised to dramatically alter the character of the quiet community of just over 40,000 people, which sits at the edge of the Angeles National Forest. The plan limited construction in Altadena’s fire-prone foothills and sim…

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How the Eaton Fire destroyed a delicate truce over Altadena’s future

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Eaton Fire destroyed a delicate truce over Altadena’s future

The challenge of post-fire recovery is one faced by communities around the world. Terms like “build back better” and “managed retreat” are often heard, but what do they mean for people complex making decisions on the ground? Here is the emerging story of just one community. This story, written by Jake Bittle, was originally published … Continue reading "How the Eaton Fire destroyed a delicate truce over Altadena’s future" The post How the Eaton …

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