MALIBU—On Tuesday, June 24, the city of Malibu announced that they joined a new regional partnership with state and other organizations — including LA Rises, Steadfast LA, and Southern California Grantmakers — to roll out a new digital platform designed to support communities in the rebuilding process after the wildfires of January 2025.
As part of this collaborative effort, Malibu will work closely with Los Angeles County, the city of Los Angeles, and technology partner Archistar.
Archistar partnered to revolutionize the permitting process and accelerate rebuilding efforts in the wake of the destructive Los Angeles wildfires.
Unveiled by Governor Gavin Newsom and reported on by the Los Angeles Times, this initiative brings world-first digital permitting technology to one of the country’s largest and most complex jurisdictions, cutting through backlogs by:
-Automatically checking building designs for code compliance before submission
-Helping property owners pre-validate plans, avoiding frustrating delays
-Dramatically reducing permit review timelines for government agencies
-Delivering faster, smarter, and fairer approvals for residents and businesses
Once completed, the platform will allow residents and applicants to check whether their proposals comply with local zoning laws, helping them avoid costly delays and re-submittals.
City staff are currently partnering with Archistar to conduct extensive programming and testing to ensure the tool is accurate, user-friendly, and ready for public use. The project is currently in week five which is the Refinement & Training phase. Week six is when Archistar AI is expected to have a Soft Launch.
The initiative reflects Malibu’s ongoing commitment to streamlining recovery efforts and improving service delivery for residents navigating the rebuilding process. To learn more visit: https://www.archistar.ai/en-us/.
By Danny Jones