Why it’s taking LA so long to rebuild
Vox Open Sourced
JULY 15, 2025
In the wake of the record-breaking wildfires in Los Angeles in January — some of the most expensive and destructive blazes in history — one of the first things California Gov. Other factors, like more expensive construction materials and labor shortages, are still driving up housing construction costs, regardless of permitting speeds.
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