The Port of Long Beach plans to make its port emission-free by 2035.
Concerns remain that the technology and infrastructure are not ready for such an ambitious plan. And if not implemented correctly, the supply chain may continue to suffer disruptions.
The 2022 Midterm Elections are officially a week away, and there is a lot at stake for Angelenos and the commercial real estate industry.
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In the Culver City City Council Meeting on October 24th, the city eliminated parking requirements in a 3-2 vote.
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Guest Author Councilman Curren Price has been elected to serve as the LA City Council’s next president pro tempore, following an 11-0 vote by his fellow councilman. The president pro tempore is second in charge in the council. The position was previously held by Mitch O’ Farrell. Although Price was interested in being council president…
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This month, Los Angeles Metro opened a new rail line, expanding public transportation access to the residents of South Los Angeles.
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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 …
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The Los Angeles City Council has unanimously voted to elect Councilmember Paul Krekorian as the new City Council President.
Krekorian is replacing Nury Martinez, who resigned following leaked audio where she was caught saying racist remarks.
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Culver City has put a plan in motion to implement new reach codes that would change electrification requirements for new construction.
This follows a trend of California cities such as Santa Monica that have changed electrification laws to combat climate change.
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Santa Monica is developing a Zero Emissions Building (ZEB) Code for 2023. The new code will eliminate natural gas options for all new buildings in the city, with limited exceptions.
Santa Monica joins a growing list of jurisdictions pushing building electrification and decarbonization codes.
Nury Martinez resigned from the Los Angeles City Council this week after a recording of her making racist and offensive remarks became public.
Other individuals heard encouraging and making offensive remarks included City Councilmembers Gil Cedillo and Kevin de Leon and LA County Federation of Labor Federation President Ron Herrera.
And while Ron Herrera has also resigned, Kevin de Leon and Gil Cedillo have not. The two even arrived at City Hall on Tuesday as though it was going to be business as usual.Other individuals heard encouraging and making offensive remarks included City Councilmembers Gil Cedillo and Kevin de Leon and LA County Federation of Labor Federation President Ron Herrera.
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