Culver City has implemented an updated Comprehensive Fee Schedule that increased certain development-related fees charged during the permitting process for construction and renovation projects. Fees are paid by property owners and they can influence leasing timelines, tenant build-outs, and reinvestment activity — all areas commercial real estate professionals manage every day.
Continue ReadingThe Pasadena City Council approved a Final Tract Map creating multiple “air parcels,” including one designated for a commercial condominium. This could signal how future neighborhood commercial space will be created — and similar structures are increasingly appearing in Santa Monica, Culver City, and parts of Los Angeles.
Continue ReadingA new report from the Downtown LA Alliance shows Downtown Los Angeles is not just an office district anymore — it is becoming a full mixed-use neighborhood. More residents, visitors, and events are bringing steady activity back to the area. For commercial real estate professionals, that matters because building performance now depends on people being downtown, not just office leasing.
Continue ReadingEvery day in commercial real estate, work gets done because managers and service providers rely on each other — yet many people on both sides quietly admit the same thing: the selection process can feel unclear. Register for our upcoming event to better understand how decisions are made, what managers look for, and how stronger working relationships can start from the very first conversation.
Continue ReadingThe Santa Monica City Council has approved a new self-certification permitting program that will allow certain commercial tenant improvement projects to receive building permits in as little as one day. For commercial real estate professionals, where construction timelines often determine when a tenant can open and start paying full rent, this change could directly affect leasing activity, vacancy periods, and project planning.
Continue ReadingLos Angeles County has approved significant cuts to homeless services as it works to close a major budget deficit, reducing funding for outreach, temporary housing, and encampment response programs. These decisions matter for BOMA/GLA members because changes in how homelessness is addressed at the county level directly affect conditions around commercial properties, public safety, and coordination with local agencies.
Continue ReadingOur upcoming educational workshop breaks down how service provider selection actually works in real-world operations. The conversation will focus on how selection processes can be fair, inclusive, and transparent without compromising results.
Continue ReadingA new executive order from President Trump directs federal agencies to bypass certain state and local permitting steps for rebuilding after the Palisades and Eaton fires, citing delays in recovery. The move underscores how complex permitting can be in LA.
Continue ReadingCongress has approved $33 million in funding for ENERGY STAR, securing the future of a tool that is foundational to energy management and compliance across commercial real estate. This bipartisan action matters because ENERGY STAR underpins how buildings measure performance, control operating costs, and meet a growing list of local sustainability requirements—including here in Los Angeles.
Continue ReadingLos Angeles City Planning has launched a new Development Services Bureau, bringing several planning and zoning functions under one umbrella. While the announcement sounds big, much of this is a reorganization of existing offices—with one important change for commercial real estate.
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