Californians Can Vote To Derail Los Angeles Mansion Tax in 2024

by Dave Maldonado

From COSTAR

Opponents Gather Enough Signatures To Force Statewide Vote. Click here to continue reading…

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Climate Change and Commercial Real Estate

by Dave Maldonado

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FROM THE VENICE PLACE TEAM:

We have just learned that the City Council Planning and Land Use Management Committee (PLUM) hearing for The Venice Place Project has been rescheduled. The PLUM Committee will now consider the project on Thursday, Sept. 10 at 2 pm.

We know we’re asking a great deal but we need your help next week to tell the PLUM Committee how frustrated you are with the Councilmember’s recent action and that the City should once again approve the project!

If you are able to attend the special PLUM hearing (via Zoom) on Sept. 10, please RSVP HERE or just text YES to 424-401-5809. You will automatically be signed up for the new hearing date and registered as a supporter of the project. We will communicate hearing details via text message next week.

And thank you to everyone who sent support letters to the PLUM Committee. If you haven’t already done so, please CLICK HERE to send a letter.

We know this process has been confusing and difficult for many of you, and want you to know how much we value your efforts. Your support has been and continues to be so important in letting decision-makers know that this project belongs in our community.

We are so thankful for all you’ve done.

Sincerely,
Dan and The Venice Place Project team

http://www.theveniceplaceproject.com/

The Venice Place Project // 1021-1033 and 1047-1051 Abbot Kinney Boulevard, Venice CA, 90291

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Student Housing Sector

by Dave Maldonado

Source: CBC Research, CoStar data on 328 schools.

The main uncertainty in the student housing sector is COVID-19’s impact on the 2020-2021 school year’s leasing. There is a variety of factors which make the student housing occupancy outlook uncertain, such as: (1) when will students return to campus/will they return for online-only learning; (2) if or when will they sign new leases; and (3) will they require future “outs” or reimbursement provisions for similar future events.

Steady Near-Term; Future is Uncertain.

While college enrollment has increased 29%…

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The Future of Dining Out…

by Dave Maldonado

The Future of Dining Out

May 14, 2020 | By Siobhan Barry

Editor’s note: This post is part of our ongoing exploration of how design is responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The current health crisis has hit the restaurant industry harder than nearly any other sector. As many as 20% of all U.S. restaurants could close permanently because of the coronavirus pandemic, according to UBS. In some hard-hit markets, like New York, that the number could be as high as 50%, according to some estimates. Read more…

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Gensler’s 10 considerations for transitioning back-to-work in a post Covid…

by Dave Maldonado

Transitioning Back to Work in a Post-COVID-19 World

April 20, 2020 | By Cindy Coleman, Don Ricker, and Jane Stull

Editor’s note: This post is part of our ongoing exploration of how design is responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The COVID-19 pandemic has presented new and incredible challenges for millions of workers around the globe. In just a matter of weeks, the workforce at large has quickly and strategically navigated the sudden shift to remote working, while maintaining the symbiotic relationship between business continuity and employee well-being.

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Big Name Food Group Taking Over Windward Farms

by Dave Maldonado

Photo: Sam Catanzaro

By Kerry Slater

A major Venice-based restaurant group has confirmed its acquisition of Windward Farms, the longtime grocery store that closed down at the end of last year.

In an email to Yo! Venice, Gjusta Group owner Fran Camaj said that the hospitality group plans on reopening the space as a market later in 2020.

“We will bring market, grocery and deli offerings into the space,” Camaj said. “We look forward to opening another food venue for Venice.” Click Here to go to the article…