Cutting Through Red Tape With LA’s Fast-Track Self-Certification Plan

In his most recent publication for the Daily Journal, Mehdi Sinaki explores a critical challenge facing Los Angeles: accelerating housing construction without sacrificing safety and accountability. Mehdi examines the city’s potential move toward allowing architects and engineers to self-certify building plans to streamline approvals—a response to delays exacerbated by this year’s wildfires and a severe housing shortage. In his article, Mehdi discusses how such a policy could significantly transform LA’s real estate landscape, highlighting the benefits for developers, investors, architects, and engineers, as well as addressing legitimate concerns about oversight and community impact.