Members of the Collective
Who We Are
Formed by a group of local professionals committed to helping more residents rebuild, preserve the character of Altadena, and use collective resources to create more affordable rebuilding options, Altadena Collective brings together community advocacy, rebuilding guidance, and design expertise.
Tim Vordtriede lost his home in the Eaton Fire, and after an early Janes Village Rebuild Zoom meeting, began sharing ideas and goals with Chris Driscoll and Chris Corbett. The collective was quickly formed as a grassroots effort to give back to the neighborhood. Since then, the group has expanded to collaborate with real estate professionals, project managers, architects, designers, and other local partners.
The Altadena Collective operates primarily as a community organization focused on supporting residents through the rebuilding process, with architectural and design services available through the NardiHaus architecture and administrative team. The collective’s approach is inspired by the Marshall Fire rebuild group in Colorado, which achieved one of the highest and fastest rebuild rates among post-fire recovery efforts.
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Collective O/R
Collective O/R empowers disaster-affected homeowners and small businesses to rebuild their community affordably, transparently, and with dignity. As an advising partner, we advocate for both the individual and collective in a grassroots approach to ensure the future is built authentically and from within the community. Your donation helps bring clarity, fairness, and dignity to families navigating the most stressful chapter of their lives. Visit the Collective O/R website to learn more.
Brass Tacks
Brass-Tacks is a community-driven platform that connects homeowners with vetted general contractors, making it easier to find the right fit through a transparent, relationship-focused process. Created by Altadena residents who lost their homes in the Eaton Fire, the team brings firsthand experience and a deep commitment to rebuilding the community with care and integrity. In partnership with Altadena Collective, Brass-Tacks was founded to protect homeowners from being taken advantage of and to ensure no one navigates the rebuilding process alone. The platform provides access to trusted builders, guidance through bidding and construction, and support with insurance, helping homeowners move forward with clarity, confidence, and the backing of people who truly understand the stakes.
