A new city review of the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) identified areas for improvement in staffing, communication, and wildfire preparedness during the Palisades Fire. The findings could help guide future emergency response planning and support stronger coordination with building owners and managers citywide.
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The nonprofit Hollywood 4WRD is hosting a discussion on Measure ULA and its effect on Los Angeles housing and development. Given ongoing concerns about how this tax discourages investment, delays transactions, and hinders development across Los Angeles, this discussion is especially relevant for our members.
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The Los Angeles City Council has unanimously voted to move forward with a new Olympic/Paralympic Zoning Exemption Ordinance designed to expedite projects for the 2028 Games. This measure could temporarily ease zoning restrictions for facilities, infrastructure, and public spaces—affecting areas where many commercial properties and operations are located.
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The 2025 BOMA Greater Los Angeles Awards Gala was a night to remember! Held at the stunning Skirball Cultural Center, members from across the region came together to celebrate the people who make our industry exceptional.
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West Hollywood is moving forward with an audit of vacant residential and commercial units to better understand why certain spaces remain empty. For commercial real estate professionals, this effort could shape future policies that impact how vacancies are tracked, reported, and potentially regulated.
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This year, BOMA/GLA has met with every Los Angeles City Council office to ensure the priorities of the commercial real estate industry are understood and considered. Our advocacy focuses on public safety, homelessness, and economic development—issues that affect daily operations, tenant satisfaction, and the overall vitality of Los Angeles business districts.
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BOMA/GLA advocacy staff recently met with Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger’s office to discuss key issues in District 5. Led with the help of our Northeast Regional Council Chair, the conversation focused on how County decisions impact commercial properties, tenants, and local communities.
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California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 53, making California the first state to require major AI companies, like OpenAI, to share safety plans, report serious issues, and protect whistleblowers. Although aimed at big tech, the law signals how future AI rules could affect industries like commercial real estate, where AI tools are already being integrated into building operations.
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The Los Angeles City Council has officially approved the Convention Center Expansion and Modernization Project. This project could bring many opportunities and challenges to our DTLA members especially.
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Ensuring the safety of tenants, employees, and visitors is one of the most important responsibilities for commercial real estate professionals. BOMA/GLA’s recent Active Shooter Preparedness Training gave our members practical tools to strengthen building security, protect lives, and reinforce confidence in their safety protocols.
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