Local Legislation
Pasadena Wants to Update Adaptive Reuse RulesÂ
Pasadena introduced an ordinance to make it easier to convert commercial buildings into housing. It would reduce parking requirements, increase allowed density, and provide zoning flexibility for multi-family and mixed-use projects if passed.
Read MoreLong Beach State of the City: Progress and Opportunities for CRE ProfessionalsÂ
Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson recently delivered the 2025 State of the City Address, sharing a progress report on key milestones and future initiatives.
Read MoreLA County Board of Supervisors Ratifies Emergency Proclamation for Wildfire RecoveryÂ
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has passed a motion to ratify a proclamation of local emergency in response to the devastating windstorms and wildfires that have impacted the region.
Read MoreLA City Council Passes $30 Minimum Wage for Tourism WorkersÂ
The Los Angeles City Council voted to approve a plan to raise the minimum wage for airport and hotel workers to $30 per hour by 2028, despite concerns over the potential negative economic impacts.
Read MoreUnderstanding the Vision of the New Incoming Chair of Los Angeles CountyÂ
Kathryn Barger assumes the role of Chair for the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors and presents her vision for the county.
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 MoreSupervisors Call for Changes to Tackle Homelessness in LA CountyÂ
Supervisors Lindsey Horvath and Kathryn Barger have introduced a motion aiming to reshape how Los Angeles County addresses homelessness.
Read MoreUnderstanding the Impact of the Proposed Tourism Worker Wage IncreaseÂ
A proposed minimum wage increase for tourism workers in the City of Los Angeles could have wide-reaching effects. Â
Read MoreGovernor Newsom Signs Retail Theft Bill PackageÂ
Governor Newsom signed a retail theft bill package that will help make public safety in and around our buildings a priority. Â
The BOMA/GLA Board of Directors is endorsing Homelessness, Drug Addiction, and Theft Reduction Act to also aid in this endeavor. The measure will appear as Prop. 36 on your November Ballot. Â
Read MoreMetro Creates Its Own Law Enforcement AgencyÂ
The Los Angeles Metro board has unanimously voted to create its own transit law enforcement agency.
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