A look into Omgivning’s Rebuild Efforts, including historic house relocation, community partnerships, and resources for families navigating recovery. Rebuild Efforts We understand that a home is more than just a structure, it is a place of memories, comfort, and belonging. The loss of a home is a profound and deeply personal experience, and we recognize the emotional and logistical challenges that come with rebuilding. Close to Home Our personal connection to the people and c

The first two homes to be moved as part of the Historic House Relocation Project. Left: 1853 Taft Avenue, Hollywood // Right: 2919 Saint George St., Los Feliz. Photos by Morgan Sykes Jaybush, courtesy of Omgivning.

STEP ONE: Quick Start Feasibility Is The Project Worth Pursuing? Quick Start Feasibility is the first step in exploring the potential of your building for adaptive reuse. With a focus on a low cost study, efficiency, and actionable insights, this service is the first step for clients who need a swift yet reliable evaluation of whether a project is worth moving forward with. Process Site Visit -- Brief site visit walkthrough with architect, structural engineer, and general con

In the fall of 2024, the City of Santa Monica adopted an Adaptive Reuse Ordinance to encourage housing production and incentivize the reuse of underutilized commercial buildings and sites. Omgivning has extensive experience crafting adaptive reuse policies for cities, and they worked with the City of Santa Monica to fine-tune this innovative policy and test it out with five redevelopment schemes. While Santa Monica has large office buildings that could be converted or partial

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