David Waite
Land use and regulatory attorney with experience advising on permitting, compliance, and redevelopment; led the report workstreams on permitting, self-certification, and technical recovery recommendations for the LA wildfire rebuild.
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Mar 3, 2026 • 1h 42min
Lew Horne & David Waite | The Los Angeles Wildfires: Recovery & Rebuild Update
Lew Horne, a CBRE exec who organized private-sector recovery workstreams, and David Waite, a land use attorney who led permitting and technical rebuild recommendations. They discuss permitting pace and certificate shortfalls. They cover the Builders Alliance formation, self-certification and AI plan-checking, insurance and cleanup standards, and the human toll of relocation and slow rebuilds.
Jul 22, 2025 • 1h 24min
Lew Horne & David Waite | The Los Angeles Wildfires
Lew Horne, President of CBRE for Greater LA, and David Waite, Partner at Cox, Castle, & Nicholson LLP, dive into the aftermath of the January 2025 wildfires. They discuss the Project Recovery report, exploring community responses and rebuilding strategies. The conversation highlights innovative approaches to streamline permitting, including AI tools and self-certification. They emphasize the importance of collaborative efforts and trust between sectors to ensure efficient recovery while advocating for a 'build back better' philosophy that focuses on equity and resilience.
