Posts by Advocacy Staff
New Study: Workforce Disruptions Affect Commercial Real Estate
A new report from the Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity and LAEDC finds recent federal immigration enforcement actions are disrupting businesses across Los Angeles County. While it may sound like a workforce policy issue, the findings matter to BOMA/GLA members because business activity, tenant performance, and building operations are all tied to the local workforce.
Read MoreSupreme Court Tariff Ruling: Why a Trade Decision Matters to Your Building
Global economic policy rarely feels connected to day-to-day building operations — until it suddenly changes operating costs. A major U.S. Supreme Court decision on federal tariffs could influence construction pricing, vendor contracts, tenant demand, and even leasing timelines for commercial properties.
Read MoreEducation in Action: A Strong Start to the Year — and More to Come
Our Educational Workshop of the Month, How Managers Choose Fair and Inclusive Service Providers, did exactly what a good BOMA/GLA program should do: it opened a real conversation — and it’s just the beginning, with a full year of practical education programs still ahead.
Read MoreThis Mixed-Use Trend Is Expanding Across Local Cities
The Pasadena City Council approved a Final Tract Map creating multiple “air parcels,” including one designated for a commercial condominium. This could signal how future neighborhood commercial space will be created — and similar structures are increasingly appearing in Santa Monica, Culver City, and parts of Los Angeles.
Read MoreDTLA Activity Is Returning — And CRE Should Pay Attention
A new report from the Downtown LA Alliance shows Downtown Los Angeles is not just an office district anymore — it is becoming a full mixed-use neighborhood. More residents, visitors, and events are bringing steady activity back to the area. For commercial real estate professionals, that matters because building performance now depends on people being downtown, not just office leasing.
Read MoreBetter Partnerships Start Here: Managers & Providers in Conversation
Every day in commercial real estate, work gets done because managers and service providers rely on each other — yet many people on both sides quietly admit the same thing: the selection process can feel unclear. Register for our upcoming event to better understand how decisions are made, what managers look for, and how stronger working relationships can start from the very first conversation.
Read MoreSelf-Certification Pilot Aims to Shorten Santa Monica TI Timelines
The Santa Monica City Council has approved a new self-certification permitting program that will allow certain commercial tenant improvement projects to receive building permits in as little as one day. For commercial real estate professionals, where construction timelines often determine when a tenant can open and start paying full rent, this change could directly affect leasing activity, vacancy periods, and project planning.
Read MoreWhat LA County’s Homeless Funding Cuts Mean for CRE
Los Angeles County has approved significant cuts to homeless services as it works to close a major budget deficit, reducing funding for outreach, temporary housing, and encampment response programs. These decisions matter for BOMA/GLA members because changes in how homelessness is addressed at the county level directly affect conditions around commercial properties, public safety, and coordination with local agencies.
Read MoreService Provider Selection: A Conversation for Managers and Providers
Our upcoming educational workshop breaks down how service provider selection actually works in real-world operations. The conversation will focus on how selection processes can be fair, inclusive, and transparent without compromising results.
Read MoreExecutive Order Highlights Permitting Challenges in LA
A new executive order from President Trump directs federal agencies to bypass certain state and local permitting steps for rebuilding after the Palisades and Eaton fires, citing delays in recovery. The move underscores how complex permitting can be in LA.
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