Los Angeles may change its building code to let mid-rise residential buildings (up to six stories) use just one exit stairway.
The change is meant to lower housing costs and allow more design options, but it also raises safety, liability, and insurance concerns.
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The Los Angeles Convention Center Expansion and Modernization Project is scheduled for review in the Budget and Finance Committee and then it will head to City Council. This project could bring many opportunities and challenges to our DTLA members especially.
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California’s SB 79, the Abundant and Affordable Homes Near Transit Act, will face a final Assembly vote on September 12, 2025. If it passes, the bill would change how projects are built near transit hubs, bringing new chances and challenges for commercial real estate.
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Paramount is requiring its L.A. and New York employees to return to the office full-time beginning January 5, 2026. This matters because it could affect office demand, leasing, and building operations in Los Angeles.
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September is National Preparedness Month and for commercial real estate professionals, it can be a chance to improve safety for tenants and staff. BOMA/GLA is hosting an important event on active shooter preparedness to help.
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Governor Gavin Newsom has announced the creation of the Statewide Alliance for Encampment (SAFE) task force to clear homeless encampments in California’s ten largest cities, including Los Angeles and Long Beach. Understanding this effort is important for property managers because it could shift encampments toward commercial areas, affecting safety, access, and operations.
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The highlight of the Summit was the chance for BOMA/GLA members to share their lived experiences as industry professionals with their elected representatives. These perspectives help shape the policies that affect how we manage properties, support tenants, and strengthen California’s economy.
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Advocacy helps protect the future of commercial real estate. Laws in Sacramento affect how you manage properties, serve tenants, and grow your business—so BOMA/GLA is on the frontlines making sure your voice is heard.
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Los Angeles is testing a new safety program that sends unarmed civilian teams instead of LAPD officers to some non-violent calls. These teams, made up of clinicians and outreach workers, respond 24/7 to issues like welfare checks, public intoxication, and disturbances, which could affect how quickly and effectively incidents are handled on or near commercial properties.
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California’s congressional redistricting has been making major headlines. It’s important to know how these changes could affect properties, tenants, and our advocacy work.
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