Posts Tagged ‘city of los angeles’
What CRE Needs to Know Before the 2026 Primary ElectionÂ
California’s June 2, 2026 Primary Election includes major state, county, and local races that will shape the business environment across Greater Los Angeles. For commercial real estate, issues like public safety, homelessness, permitting, taxes, infrastructure, and economic competitiveness continue driving many of the conversations surrounding this election.
Read MoreIndustry Input Helps Drive LA Permitting Reform Directive
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has issued a new Executive Directive to streamline permitting across the City, including changes that impact commercial real estate. This matters for our members because it reflects the exact issues we raised with the Mayor’s Office and LADBS, showing that our voices are being heard and helping shape what comes next.
Read MoreNovember Ballot Initiative Could Reshape Measure ULA
A new statewide ballot measure that could significantly limit local real estate transfer taxes, including Los Angeles’ Measure ULA, has officially qualified for the November 2026 ballot. This matters for our members because it could reshape the future of ULA, influence transaction activity, and create opportunity in how deals are structured across the region.
Read MoreRegister for Our Upcoming Measure ULA Member Town Hall
Measure ULA is being actively reviewed, and key decisions are being shaped now by the City’s ULA Ad Hoc Committee. With recommendations expected to go before the Los Angeles City Council by June 1, there is a narrow window for commercial real estate to weigh in.
Read MoreLA Lighting Assessment Raises Cost Concerns for CRE
The City of Los Angeles is moving forward with a proposed street lighting assessment that will go to a vote of property owners in the coming weeks. City officials recently presented details directly to BOMA/GLA’s Government Affairs Committee—an important opportunity to better understand how this proposal could impact commercial properties and costs moving forward.
Read MoreHelp Shape Measure ULA Reform — We Need Your Input
Los Angeles City leaders are actively discussing potential reforms to Measure ULA—and the outcome will directly impact commercial real estate across our region. We have a real opportunity to influence these conversations, but we need your input now.
Read MoreMayoral Race Highlights Divide on Measure ULA
Los Angeles’ first mayoral debate offered an early look at where candidates stand on key issues shaping the city’s future—including the ongoing debate over Measure ULA and its impact on development. For our members, this matters because decisions around transfer taxes, housing policy, and development incentives will directly influence investment, leasing activity, and the overall health of the commercial real estate market.
Read MoreCity Council Approves Measures to Simplify Film Permitting in L.A.
Los Angeles leaders are taking new steps to make it easier to film in the city, aiming to address a sharp decline in local production and the economic ripple effects it has across the region. For commercial real estate professionals, these efforts matter because film and television production directly drives demand for office space, staging areas, support services, and activity in surrounding business districts.
Read MoreNew Development Services Bureau at LA City Planning: What You Need to Know
Los Angeles City Planning has launched a new Development Services Bureau, bringing several planning and zoning functions under one umbrella. While the announcement sounds big, much of this is a reorganization of existing offices—with one important change for commercial real estate.
Read MoreAdvocacy Win: Parking Occupancy Tax Increase Blocked
BOMA/GLA secured an important advocacy win at Los Angeles City Hall: the proposed increase to the Parking Occupancy Tax (POT) will not move forward to the June 2026 ballot.
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