LADBS and City Planning Meeting
I attended the recent LADBS and Planning Department meeting hosted by the Palisades Recovery Coalition, as well as an earlier meeting with the Bureau of Engineering. I appreciate the Coalition for organizing these sessions and the City departments for taking the time to come out and meet with residents face-to-face. That said, my personal frustration […]
Inspections and Permitting Support at the Unified Utilities Rebuild Operations Center (UUROC)
The Mayor’s Office has just released this information. Since the beginning, we have been pushing for a true one-stop shop located in or near the Palisades, and with the help of the Palisades Builders Coalition, this is finally becoming a reality. We will continue advocating for additional departments to be included, as there are many […]
Understanding LADWP’s Undergrounding Plans
As part of the Pacific Palisades Community Council Subcommittee on Undergrounding, I have been in ongoing contact with LADWP. Our subcommittee had a productive call with them last Thursday. We held off on sharing details from that conversation until LADWP released their official statement, which is attached. There is a lot of optimism in the […]
The Homeowner’s Guide to Choosing the Right Contractor
By Kambiz Kamdar Even though I’ve touched on this topic in earlier newsletters, I want to go deeper because I’ve spoken with several homeowners who are currently interviewing contractors—or already working with one—and some of the same concerns keep coming up. So let me be absolutely clear: The only person who can truly vet a […]
I’m a Builder + Palisadian : Part Four
How to Choose the Right Contractor for Your Rebuild By Kambiz Kamdar, November 9th, 2025 As rebuilding moves forward across the Palisades, one of the biggest decisions you’ll make is choosing the right contractor. This person or team will be with you for the long haul, managing more time and money on your home than […]
I’m a Builder + Palisadian : Part Three
How To Choose The Right Architect For Your Rebuild By Kambiz Kamdar, CEO of Pali Construction Dear Neighbors, Choosing the architect who will guide your rebuild is one of the most important steps on your journey home. The checklist below is designed to keep things simple—whether you’re ready to start design or still gathering paperwork. […]
I’m a Builder + Palisadian : Part Two
Choosing The Right Building Path For You A Weekly Newsletter on Rebuilding Our Community by Kambiz Kamdar Dear Neighbors, Welcome to the second edition of our newsletter on rebuilding our homes and community. In this issue, we’ll focus on the critical decisions you’ll face once you’ve chosen to rebuild. Hopefully, insurance has cooperated (though we […]
I’m a Builder + Palisadian : One
A Weekly Newsletter on Rebuilding Our Community by Kambiz Kamdar Dear Neighbors, It has been just over eight months since the tragedy that forever changed our community. While my home survived, I wouldn’t call myself lucky—because the truth is, none of us who lived in the Palisades have felt fortunate through this experience. Between moving […]