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Architects and builders across Los Angeles County are navigating a maze of permitting challenges—particularly when it comes to soils, geology, and housing approvals. This session, hosted by AIA San Fernando Valley, brings together experts to discuss how to overcome these barriers and accelerate projects without sacrificing design integrity or community resilience.
Topics Covered:
Soil Reports & Geology as Permitting Roadblocks
Soil management and geological reviews are often among the biggest bottlenecks in the permitting process. Learn how to anticipate, prepare, and streamline these requirements to reduce costly delays.
Permitting in Altadena & Malibu
These communities present unique hurdles in planning and zoning. Hear firsthand strategies for navigating roadblocks, addressing community concerns, and pushing projects forward.
Affordable & Multifamily Housing
Housing demand is skyrocketing, yet approvals remain slow. Explore new opportunities to streamline multifamily and affordable housing development while balancing community needs and compliance.
Prefab & Manufactured Homes
Prefabrication holds promise for affordability and speed—but not all options are permitted. Get updates on what’s currently restricted, where pilot projects are emerging, and how the profession can advocate for broader adoption.
Why Attend?
Learn actionable strategies to navigate permitting hurdles
Gain insights from peers tackling the same challenges
Position yourself at the forefront of housing and permitting innovation
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Solishia Andico, Professional Geologist
Owner of Home Run Experts: Permit Expediting
Solishia Andico is a licensed geologist and founder of Home Run Experts, a firm dedicated to helping homeowners and design professionals navigate the permitting and regulatory complexities of post-fire rebuilding. With a unique blend of technical expertise in geology, hands-on construction experience, and deep knowledge of municipal permitting, Solishia partners with architects, engineers, and builders to streamline approvals and move projects from design to occupancy more efficiently.
Previously, Solishia served as Environmental Health Administrator for the City of Malibu, where she helped develop the city’s rebuild guidelines and assisted hundreds of homeowners after the Woolsey Fire. Today, she continues that mission across Los Angeles County—supporting rebuild efforts in Palisades, Altadena, and other fire-affected communities—ensuring every project meets environmental standards while keeping design intent intact.
Her approach bridges the gap between regulatory compliance and creative vision, empowering architects to deliver resilient, buildable designs that help families return home faster.