Los Angeles Sees Surge in Mixed-Use Developments Amid Housing Crisis
Roger Ellsworth
Los Angeles has long struggled with its housing crisis, and the demand for affordable housing continues…
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Author Roger Ellsworth
Roger Ellsworth
Covers commercial property, development, and the zoning and regulation shaping where and how America builds.
Regulatory Watch
California Implements New Rent Control Measures
Roger Ellsworth|
In a move aimed at stabilizing the state’s rental market, California has introduced new rent control…
Commercial
Los Angeles Office Market Sees Uptick in Leasing Activity
Roger Ellsworth|
The Los Angeles commercial real estate market has been showing signs of resilience despite the broader…
Commercial
Santa Monica’s Open Container Ordinance Aims to Revitalize Downtown Economy
Roger Ellsworth|
Santa Monica has long been a favorite destination for both locals and tourists, known for its…
Regulatory Watch
Santa Monica’s Open Container Ordinance Faces Scrutiny: Potential Benefits and Challenges Ahead
Roger Ellsworth|
Santa Monica’s newly approved open-container ordinance, which permits the public consumption of alcohol along a designated…
Commercial
Record-Breaking Demand for Office Space in Los Angeles Leads to New Developments
Roger Ellsworth|
In 2025, Los Angeles has witnessed an unexpected but significant rebound in the demand for office…
Commercial
OECD Slashes U.S. Growth Forecast Amid Tariff Turmoil
Roger Ellsworth|
By Melanie Cray, Senior Correspondent On June 3, 2025, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development…
Commercial
Los Angeles Commercial Real Estate Market in 2025: Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities
Roger Ellsworth|
The commercial real estate market in Los Angeles is navigating a complex landscape in 2025, shaped…
Regulatory Watch
Understanding Measure ULA: Los Angeles’ New Real Property Transfer Tax and Its Implications
Roger Ellsworth|
Starting June 30, 2025, Los Angeles will implement Measure ULA, a significant new real property transfer…
Commercial
New Federal Regulations Target Energy Efficiency Standards in Commercial Buildings
Roger Ellsworth|
In a landmark announcement on May 28, 2025, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) unveiled stringent…
