Explainer Episode 85 – Rebuilding California: Lessons from the Pacific Palisades Fire
The 2025 Pacific Palisades Fire has underscored the challenges of building in California’s complex regulatory landscape. In response, Governor Newsom issued an executive order suspending CEQA and Coastal Act requirements to expedite reconstruction, raising important questions about the future of development in the state.
In this podcast, experts Jeremy Talcott and Donald Kochan examine California’s regulatory environment before the disaster and the broader implications of its permitting processes in the effort to rebuild. Join us for an in-depth discussion on balancing efficient recovery with long-term regulatory considerations.
Speakers
Professor of Law and Executive Director, Law and Economics Center
Antonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University
Topics
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