As smoke billowed over the San Gabriel Mountains and ash rained down on our neighborhoods, Pasadena and Altadena residents watched in disbelief as the Eaton fire consumed not just homes but a sense of security. Families were displaced overnight, cherished memories reduced to rubble and an already strained housing system stretched to its breaking point. In the face of such tragedy, we have an opportunity—a responsibility—to rethink and reshape the future of housing in our community. However, it is essential to recognize that only the Pasadena City Council is empowered in its city to make the regulatory changes necessary to expedite the rebuilding process and improve the lives of those affected by the fire.

The challenges are immense. Rebuilding after a wildfire in California is no small fe

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