Posts by Advocacy Staff
Is Your Building Ready for the Next Big Earthquake?
As seismic regulations continue to evolve, property teams face growing responsibilities when it comes to building safety, compliance, and long-term planning. At the same time, insurance companies are paying closer attention to earthquake risk, which could affect building upgrades, coverage, and future investment decisions. To help members prepare, BOMA/GLA is hosting an educational event on Tuesday, August 4, in El Segundo.
Read MoreLong Beach & South Bay CRE News Roundup
Long Beach and the South Bay continue to be important centers for commercial real estate, investment, and business growth. Recent local government actions focused on housing, parking, economic development, transportation, and long-term planning efforts could affect property owners, tenants, and future investment.
Read MoreTaxpayer Protection Measure Withdrawn From November Ballot
The statewide ballot measure that many in the commercial real estate industry viewed as an opportunity to reform California’s tax landscape has been withdrawn from the November 2026 ballot following a last-minute agreement between state leaders and the measure’s sponsors.
Read MoreCommercial Permitting Reform Bill Advances in State Senate
BOMA/GLA Director of Government and Public Affairs Christopher Bowen testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee in support of AB 2418, our co-sponsored legislation to help streamline permitting for commercial tenant improvement projects. The bill once again received unanimous support, marking another major milestone in the legislative process.
Read MoreNavigate LADBS Approvals with Confidence
Don’t miss our upcoming educational event designed to help commercial real estate professionals understand current seismic requirements, navigate the retrofit process, and work more effectively with the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS).
Read MoreRegional Trends Are Changing. Is Your Property Ready?
Commercial real estate professionals are navigating a rapidly changing operating environment. From evolving safety requirements and permitting challenges to shifting vacancy trends across the industrial market, staying informed is essential to making sound business decisions.
Read MoreYour Membership, Your Leadership Journey
Being a BOMA/GLA member is about more than attending events, it’s about becoming part of a community that helps shape the future of commercial real estate.
Read MoreProud to Host the BOMA International Conference
The countdown is over! This weekend, BOMA/GLA is proud to welcome commercial real estate professionals from across the country to Long Beach as the Local Host for the BOMA International Conference & Expo 2026.
Read MoreWhat Monterey Park’s Data Center Ban Means for Commercial Real Estate
Monterey Park voters recently approved a measure that permanently prohibits data center development within the city. While the measure was shaped by concerns over utility demand, infrastructure capacity, and compatibility with surrounding neighborhoods, it also highlights the increasingly complex factors cities are weighing when evaluating major commercial development proposals.
Read MorePasadena Continues Advancing Transit-Oriented Development Strategy
As cities across California implement state housing mandates, Pasadena continues positioning itself as a leader in transit-oriented development-creating new opportunities and long-term considerations for commercial real estate.
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