Rebuild Better, Rebuild Faster

The January 2025 wildfires left behind unprecedented destruction in Los Angeles, burning more than 16,000 structures and 40,000 acres of land, displacing thousands, and placing immense strain on the region's housing market, infrastructure, and economy. To guide the recovery, ULI, in partnership with the UCLA Ziman Center for Real Estate and the USC Lusk Center for Real Estate, has released essential resources that align community needs with expert strategies.

Our Project Recovery initiative offers eight actionable recommendations‚ ranging from debris removal and permitting reform to financing tools and resilient design‚ supported by survey findings that reflect homeowners‚ intent to rebuild, urgent timelines, financing gaps, and resilience priorities.

Explore how these resources will help elected officials, policymakers, and rebuilding authorities facilitate a faster, more effective, and cost-efficient recovery for Los Angeles.