Homelessness
Santa Monica Extends Homelessness Emergency
The Santa Monica City Council has voted to extend its Local Emergency on Homelessness, marking the fourth year under the emergency declaration. The move allows the City to continue fast-tracking funding, services, enforcement tools, and housing initiatives — decisions that directly affect how commercial properties operate.
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 MoreFinal Chance to Weigh In: Measure A Funding Decisions
Los Angeles County is closing its final round of public input on how to allocate Measure A’s $1 billion homelessness and housing budget—a decision that will shape neighborhood conditions and the business environment for years to come.
Read MoreDeadline Nearing: Add Your Voice to Measure A Funding Decisions
Los Angeles County has opened its final round of public comment on Measure A’s $1 billion homelessness and housing budget. This matters for our members because these long-term spending decisions will directly affect neighborhood conditions, encampment resolution, and the overall business environment across the region.
Read MoreProposition 36’s Early Results Show Gaps in ‘Mass Treatment’ Promise
It’s been almost a year since voters approved Proposition 36, which aimed to combine tougher drug laws with better access to treatment. But new state data shows that few people are getting the help promised, and the program’s rollout varies widely across counties.
Read MoreLA County to Present Draft Measure A Spending Plan – Share Your Perspective
Los Angeles County’s Department of Homeless Services and Housing will host a virtual town hall on November 13th at 10:00 a.m. to present the draft FY 2026–27 Measure A Spending Plan. This is an important opportunity for property managers and service providers to share their perspectives on homelessness strategies that directly affect commercial districts and the communities surrounding them.
Read MoreNew Homeless Encampment Effort Could Affect Commercial Properties
Governor Gavin Newsom has announced the creation of the Statewide Alliance for Encampment (SAFE) task force to clear homeless encampments in California’s ten largest cities, including Los Angeles and Long Beach. Understanding this effort is important for property managers because it could shift encampments toward commercial areas, affecting safety, access, and operations.
Read MoreLA County Shifts Homelessness Strategy: What the CRE Industry Needs to Know Â
Los Angeles County has a new leader for its Department of Homeless Services and Housing. For the CRE industry, this could lead to clearer processes, better coordination, and more chances to work with the county on homelessness issues near properties.
Read MoreHollywood 2.0’s Role in Revitalizing CRE and Supporting Local BusinessesÂ
Hollywood 2.0 (H2.0), a local mental health pilot program, has released its third annual report. With expanded housing, stronger partnerships, and improved services for people in need, the program is making a growing impact in the community. It’s also helping to create a safer, more stable environment for the CRE industry in Hollywood.
Read MoreInside Governor Newsom’s New Homelessness Strategy and CRE Industry Effects
As homelessness remains a challenge for the commercial real estate industry, Governor Gavin Newsom is urging cities to clear more encampments and is supporting the effort with billions in new grants.
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