Posts Tagged ‘la county’
Showing Up for CRE: From City Hall to Sacramento
This week, BOMA/GLA members and partners will come together at the Hollywood Bowl for one of our biggest events of the year. But BOMA at the Bowl does more than bring our industry together – it helps support BOMA/GLA’s advocacy work throughout the year.
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 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 MoreWorking With BIDs to Improve Building Safety
Keeping your building safe takes more than security cameras and on-site staff. Strong partnerships with local Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) and community organizations can help property teams respond more effectively to day-to-day challenges.
Read MoreThe Business Case for Earthquake Preparedness in Commercial Real Estate
For commercial real estate professionals, seismic preparedness is no longer just about meeting code requirements. It is becoming an important part of protecting assets, managing risk, and planning for the future.
Read MoreLA Voters Decide Key Tax Measures
Los Angeles voters made several important decisions this month on tax measures that will shape the region’s fiscal landscape and reinforce why BOMA/GLA continues to monitor tax policy at every level of government.
Read MoreWhat CRE Needs to Know Before the 2026 Primary Election
California’s June 2, 2026 Primary Election includes major state, county, and local races that will shape the business environment across Greater Los Angeles. For commercial real estate, issues like public safety, homelessness, permitting, taxes, infrastructure, and economic competitiveness continue driving many of the conversations surrounding this election.
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