Following devastating fires in Palisades and Eaton, governors and local officials aim to expedite community rebuilding. Critics argue rushing restoration could ignore opportunities to enhance fire safety and address affordable housing. Insights from officials and experts emphasize the need for careful, strategic planning to ensure future resilience against wildfires and adapt to housing demands. Some advocate for pausing rebuilding to apply lessons from recent disasters and rethink building codes and infrastructure. This conversation highlights the tension between immediate recovery and long-term community planning.
"If we just build back the way it was, it's definitely a missed opportunity. It's a missed opportunity to think differently about these things."
"The orders will allow property owners to more quickly start rebuilding - with the same building materials and fire safety requirements that failed to protect over 10,000 homes."
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