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BOMA/GLA Policy Committees Year in ReviewÂ
BOMA/GLA provides valuable policy committees that focus on crucial topics affecting our members. These committees serve as a platform for property managers to stay informed, engage in discussions, and influence policies that impact the commercial real estate industry.
Read MoreDTLA 2040 Community Plan: A Vision for Downtown Los AngelesÂ
Los Angeles City Council has officially approved the DTLA 2040 Community Plan, marking a transformative step forward for Downtown Los Angeles. This visionary plan, a decade in the making, aims to address critical challenges like housing affordability, adaptive reuse, and urban vibrancy.
Read MoreTwo Adaptive Reuse Bills Vetoed by Governor Newsom
Assembly Bill 2910 and Assembly Bill 3068 both passed the California Legislature but were subsequently vetoed by Governor Newsom.
Read MoreNew CALGreen Requirements for EV Charging Infrastructure in Commercial BuildingsÂ
Starting July 1, 2024, the California Green Building Code (CALGreen) requires commercial buildings to have EV charging infrastructure installed when doing certain construction projects.
Read MoreCRE Goes on Offense in Sacramento
Our new lobbyist in the state capitol is wasting no time getting started! He has put forward two time-saving (and money-saving) bills.
One is to limit how long a city can take to plan-check before an applicant can hire an external professional.
The other would limit legal proceedings meant to delay evictions.
New Law Requires Short-Term Rentals to Obtain Police Permit
The Los Angeles City Council has passed a new law requiring short-term rental hosts to obtain police permits.
Read MoreMayor Bass Signs Order to Streamline Housing Development
Mayor Bass sings Executive Directive that would provide permanent streamlining guidelines for affordable housing developments.
Read MoreLos Angeles County Board of Supervisors Passes Motion to Study Legionnaires Disease in Buildings
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors recently unveiled a motion they claim will help fight Legionnaires Disease.
Read MoreLA City Council to Propose New Building Electrification Ordinance
The Los Angeles City Council is preparing to present an ordinance that would significantly change the electrification of new buildings.
The proposed ordinance will mandate decarbonization through electrification for all new buildings as of April 1st, 2023.
Read MoreCulver City Eliminates Parking Requirements
In the Culver City City Council Meeting on October 24th, the city eliminated parking requirements in a 3-2 vote.
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