Much of the post-fire development used unreinforced masonry and was built on poor-quality fill. Also, the issue of some buildings being built to (allegedly) in

Much of the post-fire development used unreinforced masonry and was built on poor-quality fill. Also, the issue of some buildings being built to (allegedly) inadequate standards is a red herring. If that were the case, the city would be more than happy to have them condemned, and all manner of more useful structures (for affordable housing or otherwise, put in their place).