US EditionParadise reconstruction to take 20 years, mayor tells Realtors
- Los Angeles City Council members and residents are expressing concerns about the slow pace of rebuilding efforts following the destructive Palisades fire, with only four permits issued 75 days after the event.
- In mid-January, Mayor Karen Bass issued an executive order to expedite the rebuilding process for residents, businesses, and communities, yet the progress has been slow, prompting questions about broken promises.
- While the executive action coordinated debris removal, launched a one-stop-shop for permits and expedited approvals for 1,400 housing units, Councilmember Monica Rodriguez questioned Mayor Bass's decision to allocate a $10 million contract to Hagerty Consulting, an outside agency, to write a report, suggesting city departments with prior recovery experience are being overlooked.
- Paradise Mayor Steve Crowder, speaking at a California Association of Realtors forum on Wednesday, March 26, about wildfire reconstruction in Los Angeles County, conveyed that rebuilding after a fire is a long and challenging process, as Paradise is only about a third done with reconstruction six years after a devastating fire, with challenges including building fire-resistant homes, securing insurance, and managing construction costs.
- Crowder advised officials and residents facing similar challenges to be honest about the difficulties and allow them to make informed decisions, while assuring them that rebuilding is possible, even though construction costs have risen sharply due to a lack of contractors and building materials, and that Gavin Newsom's temporary waiving of the state building code requirement for solar panels backfired for some homeowners.
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Press-Telegram
Paradise reconstruction to take 20 years, mayor tells Realtors
The mayor of Paradise has a message for residents of Pacific Palisades and Altadena: there is hope that they will be able to rebuild their fire-ravaged communities. But it’s going to take decades, and the costs of reconstruction will skyrocket, possibly outpacing insurance, Paradise Mayor Steve Crowder said Wednesday, March 26, during a virtual California Association of Realtors (CAR) forum about wildfire reconstruction in Los Angeles County. “I…
NE Iowa Publishing
LA issues just four permits for rebuilding Pacific Palisades after 75 days
(The Center Square) - The city of Los Angeles has issued just four rebuilding permits in the Pacific Palisades 75 days after a fire devastated most of the coastal community, highlighting the city’s struggle with providing basic government services.
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