Homelessness
Property 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 MoreLA City Council Removes Anti-Camping Zones in Hollywood
The Los Angeles City Council has voted to remove several anti-camping zones in Hollywood, raising new questions about how the City will balance its homelessness strategy with keeping sidewalks and public spaces safe and accessible.
Read MoreBuilding Safety Starts With Strong Local Partnerships
Keeping a commercial property safe takes more than what happens inside the building. Strong relationships with Business Improvement Districts (BIDs), community organizations, and other local partners can give property teams additional resources when challenges arise.
Read MoreCalifornia Approves $351.7 Billion State Budget
California lawmakers have approved a new $351.7 billion state budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27, making it one of the largest budgets in state history. Governor Gavin Newsom has since signed the spending plan, which includes new investments in housing, homelessness programs, infrastructure, and climate initiatives while also increasing certain taxes and limiting some business tax benefits.
Read MoreSupporting Continued Homelessness Funding Across California
California’s Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) Program is currently facing uncertainty in the state budget, prompting advocacy organizations across the state to urge lawmakers to protect continued funding for homelessness response efforts. As part of these efforts, BOMA/GLA is supporting The People Concern and its advocacy partners as they work to preserve funding for programs that directly impact communities, business districts, and commercial corridors throughout California.
Read MoreSanta 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.
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