Citadel EHS Plays Pivotal Role in Project Recovery: Rebuilding Los Angeles After January 2025 Wildfires

This dynamic, living document — recently featured in the Los Angeles Times — offers real-time, actionable guidance to support the complex and evolving rebuilding efforts following the devastating wildfires.

Led by ULI Los Angeles, the UCLA Ziman Center for Real Estate, and the USC Lusk Center for Real Estate, this collaborative initiative brings together diverse disciplinary leaders to tackle urgent recovery needs and develop long-term community resilience.

Citadel EHS's CEO, Loren Witkin, provided expertise addressing environmental due diligence, health and safety requirements, and regulatory strategies for reconstructing in fire-prone regions. His contributions shaped recommendations concerning public health safeguards, permitting obstacles, and secure redevelopment methodologies.

The document and accompanying press release are available for download. These resources prove beneficial for developers, municipal leaders, planners, environmental consultants, emergency response teams, and stakeholders committed to establishing safer, more resilient communities following climate-driven disasters.