Our Town

Our town has always been a vibrant community—one that thrived not in isolation, but in unity. A place where families grew closer simply by being together. A home defined by connection, resilience, and the kind of strength that could weather even the harshest tragedies. We’ve experienced our share of natural disasters. And yet, we’ve endured.

We don’t want to lose the bonds we’ve built over time.
We want to carry them forward—preserve them, honor them, and celebrate them. Our strength lies in our togetherness, and now more than ever, that strength must be held close.

Let’s not forget our cracked sidewalks, our crumbling bluffs, and our hodgepodge of buildings—each a silent witness to past dreams built, worn with love, and broken by use. Perfect seldom remains. But loved and imperfect often does.

Yes, we will be back.
Yes, we will grow back stronger.
But let’s not wait.

Community is not built in stillness—it grows in action. Through collaboration, creativity, and shared purpose, we can begin to nourish this pain and transform it into something lasting.

Our town has always been more than just a place.
It’s a community rooted in strength, shaped by memories, and united through love. In our most vibrant moments—and even in the face of tragedy—we have never stood apart. We’ve always grown stronger together.

The Rebuilding Memory project is a celebration of that spirit.
It’s a community-led art and storytelling initiative that preserves what was lost through handcrafted miniature models. In partnership with local families and Japanese artists, we are recreating over 30 iconic homes, restaurants, and gathering places—down to the tiniest detail.

This is more than a tribute. It’s a living archive.

We aim to relive cherished memories and rejoice in the beauty of what we’ve shared. Personal stories and photographs will be transformed into lasting works of art and showcased in a digital gallery and public exhibition.

This project has the power to bring people together—to spark conversation, honor resilience, and build belonging. By sharing our experiences and collaborating creatively, we can heal not only as individuals, but as a united community.

We’re also using this moment as an opportunity to learn and share. We’re exploring how to rebuild with fire-resilient design, how to honor history while shaping a more hopeful future, and how to preserve what matters most through storytelling, architecture, and art.

We invite you to join us—as a contributor, a visitor, a supporter, or a storyteller.

We don’t have to wait to begin again.
Let’s start now—side by side, memory by memory.