Posts Tagged ‘city of los angeles’
Paramount Mandates Office Return: Impacts for L.A. Commercial Real Estate
Paramount is requiring its L.A. and New York employees to return to the office full-time beginning January 5, 2026. This matters because it could affect office demand, leasing, and building operations in Los Angeles.
Read MoreHow LA’s Civilian Responders Could Affect Commercial Properties
Los Angeles is testing a new safety program that sends unarmed civilian teams instead of LAPD officers to some non-violent calls. These teams, made up of clinicians and outreach workers, respond 24/7 to issues like welfare checks, public intoxication, and disturbances, which could affect how quickly and effectively incidents are handled on or near commercial properties.
Read MoreOlympic Venue Ballot Measure: What CRE Professionals Need to Know
A ballot measure could require citywide votes before building or expanding large “event centers” for the 2028 Olympics; which could delay projects, raise costs, and create uncertainty for property managers and tenants nearby.
Read MoreActive Shooter Preparedness Seminar: Essential Training for Commercial Real Estate
Being ready for emergencies is more important than ever. As a commercial real estate professional, you play a key role in keeping your buildings, tenants, staff, and visitors safe. Join us on September 24, 2025, for our Active Shooter Preparedness Seminar to learn practical, life-saving strategies for protecting your properties.
Read MoreLA City Council Approves $30 Minimum Wage for Tourism Workers — Ballot Battle Heats Up
Despite concerns over economic impacts, the LA City Council voted to raise the minimum wage for airport and hotel workers to $30 an hour by 2028.
This change will directly affect hotels, airports, and related service providers — key tenants and partners for many in commercial real estate. Higher operating costs could impact leasing, service contracts, and tourism-driven property revenue, especially as the city prepares for major events like the Olympics.
Read MoreA New Adaptive Reuse Study for DTLA to Consider
The Central City Association (CCA) recently shared a study showing that turning offices into housing would boost the economy, create jobs, and new housing.
These findings support flexible code implementation and incentives, offering our members additional options to consider.
Read MoreClean LA Buildings Ordinance: What Commercial Property Managers Need to Know About Proposed New Retroactive Rules
The Los Angeles City Council’s Clean LA Buildings ordinance, effective in 2023, may soon be applied retroactively to require some buildings permitted before 2023 to meet all-electric standards.
Read MoreAdaptive Reuse Expansion in Los Angeles: Faster Approvals and More Flexibility
The City of Los Angeles’ new Adaptive Reuse Ordinance is taking effect this year, bringing major changes for commercial real estate. Our BOMA/GLA advocacy team has been engaging directly with Mayor Karen Bass’s staff and advocating for our members on multiple issues.
Read MoreGet the Latest from the Northeast LA Region at This Week’s Codes Policy Briefing
BOMA/GLA’s Codes and Regulations Committee helps you stay on top of changing rules and requirements that affect commercial buildings in Greater Los Angeles. This Friday, join BOMA/GLA’s Codes and Regulations Briefing to hear directly from Northeast LA cities on permits, inspections, and how cities plan to address growth and development in 2025.
Read MoreStay Ahead of Risks: BOMA/GLA’s Upcoming Security and Emergency Preparedness Events
The ongoing ICE activity, protests, curfews, and street closures across the region highlight just how important it is to be ready for future emergencies.
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