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Election 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 …
Read MoreProposition 15 Will Raise Your Utility Bill And Hurt California’s Renewable Energy Goals
Californians are no stranger to high monthly utility bills. With our infamous hot and dry summer days, we depend on air conditioning to keep cool during our long summer season. Without a doubt, these hot weather conditions add much to our monthly expenses and contribute heavily to climate change. Surprisingly, if voters approve Proposition 15 …
Read MoreThe Future of Shared Workspaces: Unventured, But Promising Investments
Over the past two years, the future of shared workspaces seemed dark and at a dead end. With demand for coworking space at an all-time low and with COVID-19 creating a transition to remote working, it felt like major companies like WeWork were quickly losing relevance. However, recent events prove that the shared workspace industry is still alive, and has so much potential for innovation and growth.
Read MorePolicymaker Spotlight: Stacy Mungo
For the Spotlight Series, BOMA/GLA would like to highlight the incredible work done by Long Beach Councilwoman Stacy Mungo. Currently serving the 5th District, Councilwoman Mungo has pursued many unprecedented initiatives to advance the prospects of her district.
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