PANEL SPEAKERS

Community Assets - Saturday 9/13 at 5pm
Focus: This panel looks at how communities can strengthen resilience by building and sharing our community’s fixed & local strengths, economic solar power, water catchment, public gardens, or neighborhood free electricity systems. We’ll explore how those shared resources provide our residents with sustainability that can contribute toward creating a more community resilient economy. Local successes from farm communities and cities in California will be showcased, ideas including value circulation locally while protecting open green spaces and infrastructure.

People-Focused Mobility - Saturday 9/13 at 6pm
Focus: How we move shapes how we live. This session explores the future of mobility in Altadena, from safer walking and biking infrastructure to accessible public transit and EV adoption. Panelists will share visions for reducing traffic, improving safety, and creating people-first streets that connect neighborhoods, support local businesses, and reduce emissions. The discussion will highlight how mobility can be both sustainable and deeply rooted in community needs.

Building Better - Saturday 9/13 at 6:30pm
Focus: This panel highlights innovations in resilient and affordable building design. From modular homes and ADUS to climate-ready retrofits, panelists will share strategies for rebuilding smarter, faster, and with long-term sustainability in mind. We'll explore how fire-resistant materials, energy-efficient systems, and equity-centered planning can create housing that not only shelters families but also supports healthier, stronger neighborhoods.

Light Equity - Saturday 9/13 at 6:45pm
Focus: Street lighting is more than infrastructure-it's about safety, connectivity, and community well-being. This panel will look at how next-generation lighting can reduce energy costs, improve public safety, and expand access to digital connectivity. Panelists will discuss how "light equity" ensures that all neighborhoods, regardless of income or geography, benefit from resilient infrastructure-empowering communities through solar-powered lights, WiFi hotspots, and adaptive lighting that protects people and ecosystems.

Clean & Healthy Living - Sunday 9/14 at 5pm
Focus: Resilience is not just about surviving disasters-it's about thriving every day. This conversation will focus on health, wellness, and sustainability in daily community life. Panelists will discuss the links between clean energy, indoor air quality, access to green space, and healthy foods. Together, we'll imagine how Altadena can ensure all residents benefit from a cleaner, healthier, and more equitable future.

Home Hardening-Sunday 9/14 at 6pm
Focus: As climate threats intensify, protecting the home has become a frontline strategy for community resilience. This session will examine practical approaches to "hardening" homes against fire, flood, and extreme heat. Panelists will cover everything from defensible space design to roofing, insulation, and retrofits that reduce risk and save money. We'll also look at programs and funding streams that make these upgrades more accessible for at-risk households.

Fire-Adaptive Vegetation & Heat Islands - Sunday 9/14 at 7:00pm
Focus: Fire risk and rising heat are reshaping how communities manage their landscapes. This panel explores how native vegetation, shaded corridors, and green infrastructure can reduce wildfire risk while lowering urban heat. Panelists will discuss approaches to land stewardship that balance ecological health with public safety, and how residents can turn yards, parks, and public spaces into buffers against fire and extreme temperatures.

Future-altadena - Sunday 9/14 at 7:00pm
Focus: Fire risk and rising heat are reshaping how communities manage their landscapes. This panel explores how native vegetation, shaded corridors, and green infrastructure can reduce wildfire risk while lowering urban heat. Panelists will discuss approaches to land stewardship that balance ecological health with public safety, and how residents can turn yards, parks, and public spaces into buffers against fire and extreme temperatures.