OPTIMUM SEISMIC, INC.
October 2024 NEWSLETTER
Prepare for ShakeOut Day: Join Millions in Earthquake Safety
Ali Sahabi, GEC
Principal,
Optimum Seismic, Inc.
Mark your calendars! This year’s International ShakeOut Day is […]
In 2019, California saw a dramatic rise in homelessness, with over 21,300 additional people living without shelter—a 16.4% increase, surpassing the combined total of all other states, according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. By January 2020, this number had climbed another 7%, bringing the total homeless […]
Many older apartment buildings do not meet current earthquake safety standards and often lack the modern amenities tenants seek. If your building was constructed before the mid-1970s, upgrading both its structural safety and interior design is highly recommended.
Seismic Upgrades with Modern Enhancements
Optimum Seismic, Inc. specializes in making these upgrades seamless. […]
Real estate trends are often shaped by changing preferences. Once-popular features like wood paneling and shag carpet have been replaced by modern aesthetics such as bright walls and wood-style flooring. Beyond design, functionality has also evolved, with tenants now seeking spacious layouts, natural light, and an increasing focus on seismic […]
Before 1980, wood-framed, soft-story apartment buildings became a staple of Southern California’s rapid development. These structures featured open ground floors for parking with residential units above, prioritizing land use over safety.
These structures have since been shown to be among a community’s most deadly. Perched as if on stilts with their […]
