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Los Angeles Finalizes Its Redistricting Plans for the Next Decade
After months of internal turmoil and controversy over the future of Los Angeles’ district plans, the Los Angeles City Council on Tuesday finally approved its new redistricting proposal for the next ten years. As required by law, Los Angeles is instructed to re-draw the boundaries for its …
Read MoreAs the Omicron Variant Looms Over LA, City Officials Begin Enforcement of its Sweeping Vaccine Mandate
After weeks of discussion over implementation and looming questions about the new COVID-19 omicron variant, LA City’s SafePassLA, one of the strictest vaccine mandates in the nation, was finally enforced starting Monday. The order comes after both the delta and omicron variants have become increasingly present across the globe – both of which are significantly …
Read MoreMike Bonin Next to Face Tsunami of Recall Elections
Over the past year, frustrations related to the pandemic, the economy, and other social issues have led to the development of various recall efforts – many of which will impact several offices in Los Angeles. Should these efforts succeed, they will likely contribute to the turbulent state of our local politics. Councilmember Nithya Raman and District Attorney …
Read MoreEarly Signs of Recovery for Ports of LA, Long Beach Congestion
Over the past week, both local and national economies have been severely impacted by shipping backlogs in the ports of LA and Long Beach, causing severe supply chain issues and economic concerns for greater Los Angeles. Fortunately, in the past week …
Read MoreLA County to Hold Off On Vaccine Requirement for Indoor Establishments
On Tuesday’s board meeting, the LA County Board of Supervisors heard back a report regarding options to impose sweeping vaccine mandates for indoor establishments. Janice Hahn, who introduced the motion last month, said such efforts were …
Read MoreReopening CA Survey – Signs of Slow, but Steady Progress
Last month, BOMA/GLA sent out a survey asking our members to let us know “what keeps you up at night”. The survey successfully gave us an insight into what issues and trends are …
Read MoreUrban Beekeeping and Commercial Real Estate
The commercial real estate industry has long been a leader in promoting sustainable building practices. From using carbon-free technologies, developing energy efficient waste systems, and collaboration with City governments on sustainability measures, the CRE has actively played a role in supporting the environment. In keeping with this trend, urban beekeeping has surfaced as…
Read MoreThe Answer to the Housing Crisis is Development, Not More Bureaucracy
Over the past decade, the housing crisis has taken center stage in California’s political climate. In addition to an ever-so increasing cost of living, rent and mortgages for both low and middle class families are exponentially …
Read MoreReal Estate Executive Honored for Work
Frederick (Fred) Nicholas is one of the people who helped develop and manage office buildings in Greater Los Angeles. He’s someone you should know …
Read MoreIs ‘Office Space Dead’ After COVID? Far From It.
Within mere weeks of COVID-19 and remote working, commentators had written the obituary for office space, claiming that the post-pandemic life would spell the end for traditional work spaces and commercial real estate. However …
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