Frankie chats with Tim Vordtriede and Chris Corbett, two of the founders of The Altadena Collective. What started as an effort to restore their beloved 100-year-old Janes Cottages quickly grew into a community-wide mission to support everyone in Altadena, whether you're ready to break ground or still trying to decode your insurance policy.

They discuss how to use collective purchasing power to create more affordable options for rebuilding, while keeping the character of the homes and the community together. From crowd-sourcing compatible contractors to dreaming of tile kilns and community carpentry, it’s a hopeful, boots-on-the-ground conversation full of heart and real solutions.