Rebuilding Resilience: A Conversation with Leaders on Lessons from the Los Angeles Wildfires

Devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles region spurred a remarkable collaboration between the Urban Land Institute (ULI Los Angeles), the UCLA Ziman Center for Real Estate, and the USC Lusk Center for Real Estate. This session will delve into the crucial lessons learned from this crisis and the development of Project Recovery, a comprehensive roadmap for rebuilding and fostering long-term resilience. Join moderator Clare De Briere, Member of the ULI Global Board of Directors and Founding Partner of Catalyst Property Company, for an insightful Q&A with key leaders who spearheaded this vital effort: Lew Horne, Incoming Chair of ULI Los Angeles and President of CBRE Greater Los Angeles, and Kev Zoryan, Founder of Arselle Investments and past chair of ULI Los Angeles. The session will explore key recommendations from the report, including debris removal, permitting reform, supply chain logistics, insurance market stabilization, and strategies for long-term community rebuilding. Gain valuable insights into the power of industry collaboration, the necessity of public/private partnerships, and ULI's role in driving solutions to climate-driven crises.