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Why LA Is Struggling To Rebuild 6 Months After Wildfires
Upzoned
43 minutes 8 seconds
3 weeks ago
Why LA Is Struggling To Rebuild 6 Months After Wildfires
In January 2025, wildfires swept across Los Angeles with record-breaking destruction. To encourage swift rebuilding, Governor Newsom suspended environmental regulations. But six months later, only a fraction of homeowners have even received permits, let alone started the rebuilding process. Chuck is joined by Edward Erfurt, Strong Towns’ chief technical advisor, to talk about why, as well as the deeper challenges of rebuilding in fire-prone areas.
ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES
“Why it’s taking LA so long to rebuild” by Umair Irfan, Vox (July 2025).
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Abby Newsham (X/Twitter).
Theme Music by Kemet the Phantom.
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Upzoned
Join Abby Kinney, Chuck Marohn, and occasional surprise guests to talk in depth about just one big story from the week in the Strong Towns conversation, right when you want it: now.
