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The Future of Retail Is Etched In Vinyl

November 2022

To forge ahead, the retail industry might want to look back. Rapid growth of online sales has vastly outstripped traditional retail sales but what’s ahead for Brick and Mortar? PMAer Matt Silvers talks about the authentic experience consumers are looking for.
Crane Lowered at LA’s Stalled Oceanwide Plaza Development

November 2022

A crane is being removed at an unfinished high-rise development in downtown Los Angeles, a sign that completion of the project may face further delays after construction stalled more than two years ago.
Creating A Design That’s Built To Last

October 2022

Building longevity is rarely the primary goal of design and construction teams. Instead, the focus is on completing a project for the occupants’ near-term needs, which are typically looked at through a short, five-year lens. However, as climate change worsens and building resiliency becomes top-of-mind for owners and investors, they need a more proactive approach to development.
WHEN IT COMES TO THE FUTURE OF WORKPLACE AMENITIES, FLEXIBILITY IS KING

October 2022

Prior to the pandemic, workplace amenities tended to center around social and recreational activities. The higher-end office worker of 2019 could enjoy gyms, lounges, happy hours, snacks and, occasionally, free or subsidized lunches as perks to offset the mandatory five days a week they spent at work.
3 Development Strategies to Tackle Los Angeles’ Housing Crisis

October 2022

Los Angeles is suffering from a severe housing shortage, needing some 500,000 multifamily units to meet current demand. Last year, the Los Angeles City Council adopted a plan to accommodate the construction of 57,000 units annually through 2029 in an attempt to meet that goal.
LEAN TO SUSTAINABLE: COMPLEX PROGRAM MANAGEMENT THAT CAN SCALE

October 2022

Even as many employees are working from home, some global brands have maintained their aggressive real estate programs.
PMA Expands Firm Leadership

October 2022

On behalf of the four existing members of the PMA Board of Directors, we are pleased to announce the appointment of four new colleagues to board leadership
4 Interior Design Trends to Create Spaces That Heal

October 2022

Interior design trends notoriously come and go, but in healthcare settings, decisions about the layout and aesthetics of a space carry extra weight.
Now is the Time to Prioritize Acoustics in Outpatient Facilities

October 2022

We’ve all been there – sitting in a crowded waiting room at the doctor’s office, only to have your name called out for all to hear.
Is Conversion the Solution to California’s Housing Crisis?

September 2022

California’s governor Gavin Newsom signed two bills into law that incentivize developers to convert commercial buildings into much-needed housing. As first reported by The Los Angeles Times, the two bills, Senate Bill 6 and Assembly Bill 2011, are designed to make the approvals process more streamlined for developers interested in turning vacant or defunct commercial properties into residential communities.
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