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Mayor Karen Bass Accepts the Olympic Flag
Mayor Karen Bass accepted the Olympic flag at the Paris closing ceremony. This “passing of the torch” signifies LA is ready to take on the Olympics and Mayor Bass explains how.
Read More2024 Operating Benchmark Report is Now Available
We’re excited to announce that the 2024 Operating Benchmark Report is now available! For the second year in a row, taxes and insurance are the top building expenses.
Read MoreLA Convention Center Expansion Aims to Transform City Ahead of Olympics
Los Angeles city officials have recommended fast-tracking the Los Angeles Convention Center expansion to be completed before the 2028 Summer Olympics.
Read MoreLA Budget Impacts on CRE
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and the City Council recently approved a $12.8 billion budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. Budget cuts affecting staffing might lead to delays in permitting and inspections for commercial real estate projects, which could also affect security measures.
Read MoreCity Aims to Use Performance Standards to Decarb Existing Buildings
The City of Los Angeles is developing a new program focused on decarbonizing existing 20,000 Sq. Ft. residential and commercial buildings. This program will be developed by LA’s Department of Building & Safety in alignment with the city’s Green New Deal and stems from an existing building decarbonization ordinance previously passed.
Read MoreMayor’s State of the City Highlights City’s Budget Woes
Mayor Karen Bass recently delivered her second State of the City speech, in which she discussed the budget shortfall and increasing crime rates.
Read MoreMeasure HLA Poised to Pass
Measure HLA is poised to pass after achieving a margin that is unlikely to change with the remaining ballots.
It requires the city complete planned improvements from its Mobility Plan 2035 each time it makes other street upgrades.
A late opposition campaign from the firefighters union was not enough to prevent this measure’s passage.
Read MoreInterim Police Chief Selected for LAPD
The city has selected an interim chief after the announcement last month of Chief Michael Moore stepping down as Chief of LAPD.
The Board of Police Commissioners selected Assistant Chief Dominic H. Choi. Chief Choi is a 28-year veteran of the department and the first Asian-American to serve as the city’s top cop.
Your Guide to the March 5th Primary Election
With the March Primary Election less than a month away, this is a voter’s guide to provide information on what will be on your ballot.
Read MoreCalifornia Storm Produces 12 Inches of Rain
The atmospheric river that caused the California storms dropped record-breaking amounts of rain of the state.
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