Azeem Khanmalek

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.