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Even prior to the pandemic, mall operators were having trouble keeping their properties occupied as shopping habits changed, Scardina said, so “it’s been terrific to bring in new concepts to these locations.”

Some changes would be simple; others might require new zoning laws or force homeowners to relocate.

Climate change, fuel accumulation and an ever-increasing number of homes in vulnerable areas have made fire suppression the primary focus of the agencies that manage public land.

State and local officials have yet to decide if there will be any building code changes for rebuilt homes.

Farmworker advocates have also called for changes, saying the program is ripe for exploitation — because a worker’s permission to be in the country is tied to the employer — and should be bolstered with additional protections.