Stephanie Pincetl for The Economist—How will calamity change Los Angeles?

UCLA IoES Professor Stephanie Pincetl discusses Los Angeles’ rebuilding efforts after the devastating wildfires for The Economist, asserting that the city should use this moment to address its housing crisis through denser, mixed-use development. She argues that instead of simply replacing lost homes, the county should focus on creating more sustainable and equitable housing options. You can have palatial, luxurious apartments, Pincetl offers, “but then you have places where the cleaning lady can actually live and not have to take a bus for an hour and a half across town.” As officials plan for LA’s recovery, her perspective highlights the need for a more inclusive and fire-resilient urban landscape.

Read the full article from The Economist here.