Rebuilding the Palisades: LADWP & Undergrounding Infrastructure Explained

Overview:
This Team Palisades webinar — hosted by May Sung and co-hosted by Kari Weaver and Allison Holdorff — is designed to empower residents navigating the post-fire rebuilding process. The session builds upon insights from the July 2nd LADWP Town Hall and aims to prepare homeowners to engage intelligently with the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP).

Featured Speaker:
Justin Skaggs, a Dry Utilities Consultant and Santa Monica resident, brings deep experience in infrastructure projects across LA, including work on behalf of Apple and Amazon. He provides an accessible overview of what lives beneath our streets — gas lines, telecom, sewers, water mains, and electricity — and what’s required to underground utilities safely and effectively in a residential setting.

Key Topics Covered:

• What "Right of Way" means in LA infrastructure planning

• Components of underground utilities and their implications

• The permitting and engagement process with LADWP

• How neighbors can collaborate and advocate as a unified front

• What to expect as rebuilding and infrastructure work progresses

Audience Takeaways:

• Increased understanding of the technical and bureaucratic steps involved in utility undergrounding

• Practical strategies for engaging LADWP and other city agencies

• Encouragement to stay connected through Team Palisades efforts and upcoming gatherings

Next Steps:
Join us in person on August 6 at the BSH showroom in Beverly Hills (RSVP required)