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.
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As California cities move toward zero-emission transportation, West Hollywood is updating its land use rules for commercial areas. The West Hollywood City Council is set to vote on a new rule allowing EV charging sites and stations as a main use in certain commercial areas.
This change could create new opportunities for property owners and managers to update or better use their spaces.
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Hollywood 2.0 (H2.0), a local mental health pilot program, has released its third annual report. With expanded housing, stronger partnerships, and improved services for people in need, the program is making a growing impact in the community. It’s also helping to create a safer, more stable environment for the CRE industry in Hollywood.
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Governor Gavin Newsom has signed the state budget that promises to invest in housing, education, health care, and public safety.
This budget includes key changes that could impact how the CRE industry plans, operates, and invests.
AB 649 aims to update California’s disability access laws and the Small Business Right to Cure Program. While intended to support compliance, recent changes could backfire—creating more legal risk, more paperwork, and fewer protections.
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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.
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The Long Beach City Council has approved a minimum wage increase for tourism workers. This will include those working at the Long Beach airport, Convention Center, Queen Mary, and the upcoming amphitheater.
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From fighting harmful rent control to stopping a costly vacancy tax, BOMA/GLA has been busy protecting your interests. Now, we’re excited to keep you updated with our new monthly advocacy newsletter – Policy Pulse: Your Voice in Action.
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The South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) Board voted 7–5 to reject proposed rules 1111 and 1121 that would have required replacing small gas appliances with electric ones.
Rule 1146.2, which covers larger commercial water heaters, boilers, and process heaters, still requires a phased transition to zero-emission equipment between 2026 and 2033.
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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