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LA City Council Passes Proposals to Bring 135,000 Housing Units to Region
The Los Angeles City Council unanimously approved two new zoning plans to bring 135,000 new housing units to the region by 2040.
Read MoreAssemblymember Chris Holden Announces 2024 Run for Board of Supervisors Seat
Assemblymember Chris Holden Announces 2024 Run for Board of Supervisors Seat Elections The Board of Supervisors District 5 election has already kicked off. Despite the primary election being nearly a year away, Assemblymember Chris Holden has announced he is running for the seat. District 5 is currently represented by Supervisor Kathryn Barger. Who is Chris…
Read MoreBOMA/GLA Remembers Real Estate Visionary, Nelson Rising
Leading BOMA/GLA member and Los Angeles real estate visionary Nelson Rising passed away on February 9 at the age of 81.
Read MoreBOMA/GLA Visits Sacramento
Last week, BOMA/GLA joined other commercial real estate groups to participate in CBPA’s California Commercial Real Estate Summit. It was a chance to speak to lawmakers in Sacramento about bills affecting our industry.
Read MorePublic Safety Concerns Drive Starbucks Closures
Public Safety Concerns Drive Starbucks Closures Community, Homelessness, Public Safety Starbucks announced it would close six stores in Los Angeles due to concerns about employee safety. Concerns such as drug use, crime, and a rising mental health crisis contributed to the closures. Unable to mitigate these issues alone, Starbucks will “open new locations with safer…
Read MoreRegional Drought Restrictions Vary with Approach
With most local water utilities purchasing water from a single source, drought restrictions will look similar across the regions. But it is essential to pay attention to the different approaches they will take with implementation.
Read MoreAs Final Primary Ballots Are Tallied, Pro-CRE Candidates Finish Strong
This past Friday, the LA County Registrar finished counting ballots from last month’s primary elections. Here are some of the most important results impacting our industry.
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 MorePost Labor Day Survey – Are Tenants Returning?
Post Labor Day Survey – Are Tenants Returning? Covid-19, Market Trends Recently, BOMA/GLA surveyed a select number of members asking whether tenants have returned and what their plans are. Many managers had expected tenants to return after Labor Day, so our results are a snapshot of what’s happening now around the region. While the results…
Read MoreWith LA’s Homelessness Services Authority Facing Organizational Issues, City Officials Propose Reform
With Los Angeles City and County facing immense pressure from the courts to respond to the homelessness crisis, city officials are examining measures to re-think its approach to homelessness services. Namely, the governance system of the Los Angeles Homelessness …
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