Posts by Advocacy Staff
Long Beach Extends Outside Plan Review and Inspection Support
Long Beach is continuing its use of outside firms to help with plan reviews and inspections, an approach that could provide more capacity and help keep projects moving.
Read MoreSeptember 11: Remembering, Honoring and Staying Prepared
Today, we remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and honor the first responders, public safety professionals, and countless individuals who stepped forward to help others.
Read MoreShowing Up for CRE: From City Hall to Sacramento
This week, BOMA/GLA members and partners will come together at the Hollywood Bowl for one of our biggest events of the year. But BOMA at the Bowl does more than bring our industry together – it helps support BOMA/GLA’s advocacy work throughout the year.
Read MoreWhat Every Property Team Should Know About BIDs
Property teams are responsible for what happens inside their buildings, but many of the safety challenges they face extend beyond the property line. That’s where Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) and local organizations can be valuable partners.
Read MoreAdvocacy Into Action: LA’s Self-Certification Program Moves Forward
A permitting reform BOMA/GLA has been advocating for is becoming a reality. The City of Los Angeles has launched an online portal for its Self-Certification Program, another important step toward making the permitting process faster and more predictable for commercial projects.
Read MoreEl Niño Is Strengthening: Is Your Building Ready?
Southern California property teams should start preparing now for what could be an unusually active winter storm season.
NOAA currently has an El Niño Advisory in effect and says El Niño is strengthening, with a greater than 90% chance of a very strong event during this fall and winter. While El Niño does not guarantee that Southern California will experience extreme rainfall, a stronger event increases the potential for typical El Niño impacts.
For commercial buildings, preparation shouldn’t wait until rain is in the forecast.
BOMA at the Bowl: Fueling the Advocacy That Protects CRE
If you’ve been following BOMA/GLA’s advocacy lately, you know there’s a lot happening across Greater Los Angeles. In just the past few weeks, BOMA/GLA has been working to protect the commercial real estate industry from policies that could increase costs, restrict property operations, or set precedents for other cities.
Read MoreBOMA/GLA Acts Early on LA County’s “Soft Rent Control” Proposal
When a policy could impact commercial real estate, BOMA/GLA works to make sure our industry’s voice is heard before decisions are made. The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors is considering a new Commercial Tenant Protections Motion that could function as a form of “soft rent control” for commercial properties. As written, the proposal could create new licensing and reporting requirements, restrict rent increases in certain circumstances, require relocation payments, and add hurdles for redevelopment projects.
Read MoreProperty Teams Can’t Handle Every Safety Issue Alone
For property teams, security professionals, and building service providers, some of the most useful resources may already be working right in your neighborhood. Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) and other local organizations can be important partners when safety issues come up around a property.
Read MoreBOMA/GLA Permitting Reform Clears Legislature After Sacramento Advocacy
BOMA/GLA Permitting Reform Clears Legislature After Sacramento Advocacy Permitting, State Legislation BOMA/GLA-backed permitting reform is one step closer to becoming law—and our members helped get it there. AB 2418, legislation co-sponsored by BOMA/GLA to address lengthy commercial permitting delays, has officially passed the California Legislature and is headed to the Governor’s desk. The milestone comes…
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