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Why Retail Leasing Looks Different in 2026

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Across Los Angeles, retail space is undergoing a major shift: tenants are no longer primarily selling goods — they are providing services. From fitness studios and medical uses to beauty, wellness, and personal care, service-based tenants are now driving demand for retail space. This shift directly affects leasing strategy, tenant improvements, and daily building operations, requiring property managers to adapt to different tenant needs, operating hours, and infrastructure demands.

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Building Knowledge That Strengthens Building Operations

We recently hosted a Common Area Maintenance (CAM) reconciliation course, reinforcing the value of providing practical, real-world education to our members. As operating costs rise and lease scrutiny increases, access to clear, applicable training is essential for helping property teams operate more effectively and avoid costly mistakes.

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Turning Sustainability Into Operational Savings

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Energy and water costs continue to rise while regulatory expectations and tenant demands for efficient buildings are increasing. BOMA/GLA’s upcoming educational session will help commercial real estate professionals learn practical strategies to reduce utility use, control operating expenses, and improve building performance.

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Preparing Buildings for Emerging Security Risks

Security professionals are increasingly discussing how emerging threats—particularly drones—could factor into future terrorism or security incidents. While commercial office buildings are unlikely to be primary targets, these conversations are prompting many property teams to review emergency preparedness plans and ensure their procedures remain up to date.

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A Message from Our BOMA/GLA Advocacy Director

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This month, our Director of Government and Public Affairs, Chris Bowen, shares an update on several policy discussions unfolding across Los Angeles County that could affect how commercial buildings operate. As governments confront budget deficits and consider new taxes, regulations, and development policies, these conversations could shape operating costs, development opportunities, and the broader commercial real estate landscape.

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Don’t Miss Our CAMS Intro Course!

In commercial property management, few responsibilities carry as much financial impact — or cause as much uncertainty — as CAM reconciliations. Yet many professionals are expected to manage them without ever receiving formal training. To help address that gap, BOMA/GLA is hosting an upcoming educational event on March 18 led by Angela Gomez-Jones of EndeavorAgency, designed to break down the CAM reconciliation process in a clear, practical way for property teams.

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Why BOMA/GLA Engaged LA’s Mayoral Candidates

Last week, BOMA/GLA helped host interviews with candidates for Los Angeles Mayor — ensuring the commercial real estate industry had direct engagement with individuals who may soon shape the City’s policy and fiscal direction. While mayoral elections can feel political, the reality is operational: the Mayor of Los Angeles sets the legislative and budget narrative that directly affects how your building functions.

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CAM Reconciliations: The Skill Everyone Needs

CAM Reconciliations: The Skill Everyone Needs Common Area Maintenance, Community, Property Management CAM reconciliations are one of the most important responsibilities in property management — and also one of the least talked about. Many professionals find themselves responsible for them long before they ever receive formal training. Our upcoming workshop is designed to change that.…

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New Study: Workforce Disruptions Affect Commercial Real Estate

A new report from the Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity and LAEDC finds recent federal immigration enforcement actions are disrupting businesses across Los Angeles County. While it may sound like a workforce policy issue, the findings matter to BOMA/GLA members because business activity, tenant performance, and building operations are all tied to the local workforce.

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