Environmental
Support BOMA International’s Carbon Reduction Efforts Now!
As governments become increasingly mobilized towards climate change and carbon mitigation policies, the commercial real estate industry has become zoned in on as a way to reduce carbon emissions. To be sure, buildings and offices have become an inescapable part of the conversation on climate change, and CRE professionals have long led …
Read MoreBeing Green: Tips to Stay on Top of Recycling Regulations
For building management, recycling can be a double-edged sword. We all want to participate in helping the planet, but with constant new regulations, it can seem like recycling programs are more about avoiding fines. Here’s how to stay ahead of the curve and keep it green.
Read MoreAfter RecycLA Rate Increase Faces Criticism, LA Considers Payment Deferments, Waivers, and More
Implemented in 2017, RecycLA was introduced as a new program to manage waste and recycling services. Through a public-private partnership between the City and 7 service providers, RecycLA services 11 areas and 64,828 customers throughout Los Angeles. Although RecycLA has helped steer the City into …
Read MoreGarcetti to Lead the Climate Mayors Initiative, Bold Sustainability Changes Coming to CRE
Boasting over 450 signatures, Climate Mayors (LINK) is a bold network of U.S. mayors with the goal of mitigating climate change. Through close contact, this collaborative group seeks to create innovative sustainability initiatives across many U.S. urban cities. In fact …
Read MoreCounty and City Sustainability Plans Means Big Changes for CRE
In the past two years, Los Angeles has become a leading example in regard to sustainability programs. In particular, the Los Angeles Board Supervisors passed the OurCounty Sustainability Plan last year, which includes significant initiatives that affect many industries. In the same fashion, Mayor Eric Garcetti and Los Angeles City …
Read MoreCEQA Reform Will Help the Housing Crisis
The balance between protecting the environment and addressing the mounting housing crisis becomes more difficult to manage as time goes by. The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) remains a controversial way to address both issues. Environmental reviews are known to add years onto important development projects in LA. Building owners and managers alike have to deal with the costs of these delays.
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