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Climate Change & Housing: What the LA Wildfires Taught Us About Housing Policy
Mar 3, 2025
Azeem Khanmalek, the Executive Director of Abundant Housing LA, and Jordan Grimes, Resilience Manager at Greenbelt Alliance, discuss the urgent need for housing policy reform in the wake of the devastating Los Angeles wildfires. They highlight how dense housing can bolster resilience against climate-related disasters. The guests also address the challenges of price gouging and inadequate temporary housing solutions for displaced families. Their conversation stresses the importance of sustainable land use and community advocacy in shaping future housing strategies.
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- The recent LA wildfires underscored the urgent need for rapid housing solutions amid a critical shortage of affordable options for displaced families.
- Advocating for revised zoning laws to permit dense multifamily housing can enhance resilience against future climate disasters and alleviate housing shortages.
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Impact of Recent Wildfires on Housing Crisis
Recent wildfires in Los Angeles have significantly exacerbated the pre-existing housing crisis, with thousands of homes destroyed and approximately 100,000 people displaced. The aftermath has already highlighted the inadequacy of the current housing market, as many survivors now face a tight rental landscape, making it challenging to find temporary or permanent housing. This crisis is not just about recovering lost properties but also about addressing the underlying lack of affordable housing in an already expensive market. As a result, there is an urgent call for rapid housing solutions to accommodate displaced families and prevent further hardship for those affected by the fires.
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