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National Study Assesses Impact of COVID-19 on Office Space, Finds that Businesses Still Significantly Value On-Site Operations
BOMA International, BOMA/GLA’s larger international sister organization, released a groundbreaking nationwide COVID-19 Commercial Real Estate Impact Study, which assessed important developments regarding commercial office space as it relates to …
Read MoreBOMA/GLA’s Aaron Taxy officially elected as Vice Chair of the BizFed Political Action Committee
Aaron Taxy, BOMA/GLA’s Director of Government and Public Affairs, was officially elected as Vice Chair to the BizFed Political Action Committee. In effect, this new position makes Aaron the Chair-designate for 2023 through 2024. The BizFed Political Action Committee (PAC) is the well-resourced, highly effective sister PAC of the …
Read MoreLA City to Streamline Food Service Improvement Projects – Should Be Expanded Commercial Tenant Projects
As food service establishments and small businesses continue to struggle due to city and statewide social distancing and safer-at-home orders, the Los Angeles City Council is pursuing a recommendation that would create expedited low or no-cost City approvals for …
Read More2020 – A Look at BOMA/GLA’s Past Advocacy Efforts, And What’s to Come
The past year has been a challenging one. To be sure, the COVID-19 pandemic has ushered in an unprecedented moment in history, with many economies hit hard by government restrictions. During these times, property owners and businesses have also been thrown into the unknown. Fortunately, our Government and Public Affairs department …
Read MoreLA City to Consider Motion to Regulate Encampments Amid COVID-19 Homelessness Spike
Although COVID-19 health crisis has taken center stage, the homelessness crisis has not gone away. In fact, the situation has only worsened under the pandemic, with less City and County revenue for homelessness services. As a result, the City has been unable to deal with the rapid development of encampments …
Read MoreLA Launches LA Optimized to Support Small Businesses
Launching early next year, LA Optimized is a new program offered by Los Angeles to support small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Due to increased levels of unemployment and uncertainty, many newer businesses have found it more difficult to …
Read MoreElection Updates – Prop. 15, Prop. 21, and Local Elections
This election is a nail-biter, and with many ballots still being counted, many of the close races, including Proposition 15, are still up in the air. However, some local races are likely to be called, including Nithya Raman and Mark-Ridley Thomas, who both have substantial leads in their races.
Read MoreMetro Bus Lanes – A Risky Approach To Declining Ridership
Metro, as part of its Vision Zero plan, is in the process of creating new bus-only lanes in major Los Angeles thoroughfares. Due to severe declines in ridership, these bus lanes seek to attract back those leaving the transit system. Even low-income populations, who have historically depended upon public …
Read MoreLA County Makes Significant Sustainability Progress
Last year, the LA County Board of Supervisors passed OurCounty, a comprehensive regional sustainability plan that sought to orient LA County towards a green future. While some of the projects initially seemed difficult to implement, the County is certainly turning heads. In their annual report, the County Chief Sustainability Office has publicized their …
Read MoreMetro Passes New Bold Transit Sustainability Plan
Last month, the Los Angeles Metro Board of Directors unveiled a new bold sustainability plan aimed at rethinking transportation. More formally known as the Moving Beyond Sustainability plan, the plan seeks to broaden access to public transportation while …
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