UCLA Luskin Urban Planning Assistant Professor José Loya shared insights in a Washington Post article on how wildfires are reshaping the Los Angeles housing market. As the region faces increased fire risk, property values and sales trends have been shifting. “Wildfires have become a key factor influencing where people choose to buy and invest,” Loya explained, noting that areas previously considered desirable are now seeing fluctuating demand. His analysis underscores the growing intersection of climate change and housing policy, raising questions about long-term affordability and resilience in fire-prone communities.
Faculty Director of Real Estate Development, Assistant Professor of Urban Planning; Faculty Associate in the Chicano Studies Research Center (CSRC)
José Loya is an Assistant Professor in Urban Planning at UCLA’s Luskin School of Public Affairs and faculty affiliate with...
