The Getty Villa is developing a new landscape master plan to improve fire resilience and sustainability following vegetation damage caused by the January 2025 Palisades Fire. The initiative seeks to balance historical Roman horticultural accuracy with Southern California’s changing climate, utilizing native fire-resistant species and ancient water management techniques. Getty staff recently conducted a study trip to archaeological sites in Italy, including Pompeii and Hadrian’s Villa, to inform the redesign of the 64-acre Malibu property.