Posts by Advocacy Staff
DTLA 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.
Read MoreCongress Approves $33 Million for ENERGY STAR
Congress has approved $33 million in funding for ENERGY STAR, securing the future of a tool that is foundational to energy management and compliance across commercial real estate. This bipartisan action matters because ENERGY STAR underpins how buildings measure performance, control operating costs, and meet a growing list of local sustainability requirements—including here in Los Angeles.
Read MoreNew Development Services Bureau at LA City Planning: What You Need to Know
Los Angeles City Planning has launched a new Development Services Bureau, bringing several planning and zoning functions under one umbrella. While the announcement sounds big, much of this is a reorganization of existing offices—with one important change for commercial real estate.
Read MoreAdvocacy Win: Parking Occupancy Tax Increase Blocked
BOMA/GLA secured an important advocacy win at Los Angeles City Hall: the proposed increase to the Parking Occupancy Tax (POT) will not move forward to the June 2026 ballot.
Read MoreLA City Council Approves Hiring of Hundreds of New LAPD Officers
After months of budget negotiations, the Los Angeles City Council has approved a plan to hire hundreds of new police officers—an issue closely tied to public safety, economic recovery, and the operation of commercial properties across Los Angeles.
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