Archistar is proud to announce a landmark partnership that places our company at the forefront of California’s wildfire recovery efforts.
Unveiled by Governor Gavin Newsom, this initiative brings together the City of Los Angeles, LA County, and Archistar to revolutionize the permitting process using our cutting-edge, AI-powered eCheck technology — dramatically accelerating rebuilding efforts after the devastating Los Angeles wildfires.
A California First with Global Impact
For the first time, California is deploying artificial intelligence at scale to streamline local permitting in the wake of a disaster. With thousands of homes and structures lost, the state’s top priority is helping families and businesses return home faster by cutting through the bureaucratic barriers that can stall rebuilding for months.
Archistar’s eCheck platform, powered by generative AI, computer vision, and machine learning, automatically reviews building plans for code compliance. This allows homeowners, builders, and architects to pre-validate designs before submission, ensuring applications are faster, more accurate, and less reliant on overburdened human reviewers.
By reducing errors and unnecessary back-and-forth, eCheck empowers local governments to process permits with unprecedented speed, supporting faster and more efficient community recovery.
Transforming Cities Across the Globe
Los Angeles now joins a growing network of more than 25 forward-thinking municipalities across the United States, Canada, and Australia already using Archistar’s AI solutions to deliver smarter permitting. These include major cities such as Vancouver, Austin, Houston, and New York, as well as state governments across Colorado and British Columbia (Canada).
By embracing innovative digital tools, these jurisdictions are not only improving operational efficiency but also creating permitting processes that are more transparent, consistent, and resilient — driving better outcomes for residents, businesses, and local governments alike.
Shaping the Future of Smarter Approvals
This groundbreaking initiative was made possible through the collaboration of key partners, including Autodesk, Amazon, Steadfast LA, and LA Rises. Together, we are harnessing the power of technology to deliver meaningful, real-world impact for the communities that need it most.
At Archistar, we believe the future of urban development lies in AI-driven, data-informed solutions that empower governments to better serve their communities — not just by accelerating permit approvals, but by enabling residents to rebuild their homes, restore their neighborhoods, and reclaim their futures with speed and confidence.
This partnership in Los Angeles highlights what is possible when public agencies and technology innovators work together to transform how cities function and recover, setting a powerful example for urban resilience and innovation worldwide.
Read the full Governor’s announcement: Governor Newsom’s Press Release
Learn more about eCheck: Archistar eCheck – Government Compliance
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