The scale of what lies ahead is significant — with thousands of homes to rebuild, efficient movement of people and materials will be essential.
Our focus is on logistics. We envision staging areas for materials as well as people, once the demand is there, as well as a concrete plant (“batch plant”) that can mix and deliver a specific grade of concrete that will be more resistant to the post-fire soil, that will naturally be more corrosive than before. Concrete will be needed at the outset of the rebuilding process and will be a challenge to truck in because of sustained long wait times and delays in roadway access to the Palisades. Concrete is only able to remain enroute for three hours before it coagulates and becomes unuseful. The batch plant is a necessary part of our rebuilding process.
Building Efficiently, Building Wisely
Rebuilding dozens, even hundreds, of homes in tandem will place enormous strain on our roads, utilities, and delivery systems. This RSF outlines a proactive infrastructure plan that makes rebuilding faster, safer, and more cost-effective.
Staging Materials Locally Every mile a truck travels adds cost. Every delay on a clogged street adds hours. By creating local material staging areas and a temporary concrete batch plant near construction zones, we can save millions of dollars in hauling and delivery fees while drastically reducing traffic, pollution, and wear on PCH.
Traffic Flow & Emergency Planning We are working with Caltrans, LA DOT, and LADWP to assess and improve critical intersections—especially the choke point at Chautauqua and West Channel. Slope stabilization, lane widening, signage upgrades, and smart traffic signals are not luxuries—they are vital tools to ensure safe evacuation and efficient construction access.
Early ideas include on-site plan check for streamlined permitting that enables Palisadians to spend time in the community, perhaps onsite and to have the benefit of quick responses. This would mean that city departments will also be on cite so clearances can be secured in shorter timeframes. We also call for inspection stations with inspectors on site to hasten the approval process at each step of the way. There has also bean discussion for a workers hall, a builders gathering as well as the suggestion of a food truck plaza for workers and neighbors – although that may not be universally appealing as brick and mortar businesses open.
