Posts Tagged ‘CRE’
Advocacy Into Action: LA’s Self-Certification Program Moves Forward
A permitting reform BOMA/GLA has been advocating for is becoming a reality. The City of Los Angeles has launched an online portal for its Self-Certification Program, another important step toward making the permitting process faster and more predictable for commercial projects.
Read MoreEl Niño Is Strengthening: Is Your Building Ready?
Southern California property teams should start preparing now for what could be an unusually active winter storm season.
NOAA currently has an El Niño Advisory in effect and says El Niño is strengthening, with a greater than 90% chance of a very strong event during this fall and winter. While El Niño does not guarantee that Southern California will experience extreme rainfall, a stronger event increases the potential for typical El Niño impacts.
For commercial buildings, preparation shouldn’t wait until rain is in the forecast.
BOMA at the Bowl: Fueling the Advocacy That Protects CRE
If you’ve been following BOMA/GLA’s advocacy lately, you know there’s a lot happening across Greater Los Angeles. In just the past few weeks, BOMA/GLA has been working to protect the commercial real estate industry from policies that could increase costs, restrict property operations, or set precedents for other cities.
Read MoreBOMA/GLA Acts Early on LA County’s “Soft Rent Control” Proposal
When a policy could impact commercial real estate, BOMA/GLA works to make sure our industry’s voice is heard before decisions are made. The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors is considering a new Commercial Tenant Protections Motion that could function as a form of “soft rent control” for commercial properties. As written, the proposal could create new licensing and reporting requirements, restrict rent increases in certain circumstances, require relocation payments, and add hurdles for redevelopment projects.
Read MoreProperty 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 MoreBOMA/GLA Permitting Reform Clears Legislature After Sacramento Advocacy
BOMA/GLA Permitting Reform Clears Legislature After Sacramento Advocacy Permitting, State Legislation BOMA/GLA-backed permitting reform is one step closer to becoming law—and our members helped get it there. AB 2418, legislation co-sponsored by BOMA/GLA to address lengthy commercial permitting delays, has officially passed the California Legislature and is headed to the Governor’s desk. The milestone comes…
Read MoreOne Tax Falls Short as Others Head to November Ballot
A proposed Long Beach parcel tax that could have placed a significant new cost on commercial and industrial properties will not appear on the November ballot. However, other parcel tax measures across the region are moving forward.
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 MoreBOMA/GLA Lands in Sacramento to Advocate for CRE
This week, our members are stepping away from their buildings and businesses to bring the voice of Greater Los Angeles commercial real estate directly to state lawmakers. That matters because legislators need to hear more than statistics- they need to hear from the people who experience the impact of state policy every day.
Read MoreBOMA at the Bowl Supports Our Advocacy Year-Round
This week, BOMA/GLA members are heading to Sacramento with us to do something important: tell lawmakers directly what California’s policies mean for the people who own, manage, and operate commercial buildings.
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