Central City Association of Los Angeles

?? Deputy Mayor Anna Hovasapian Joins #CCA’s Special Policy Committee Deputy Mayor of Legislative and Commission Affairs Anna Hovasapian joined #CCA members for a Special Policy Committee meeting to discuss her new role and ways to strengthen engagement between the Mayor’s Office and City Council this Wednesday. She provided key updates on disaster recovery efforts, the role of private sector experts, and answered questions on charter reform, Mayor Karen Bass' budget priorities, and BIDs as economic development tools. Thank you to our 2025 Policy Committee Chairs who are leading these important discussions. Our meeting this week was moderated by chairs Diana Boyadjian and Kelly Farrell AIA, NCARB, LEED AP with support and attendance from chairs Mike Headrick, Jennifer P. Rivera, and Arlen Valdivia. At the meeting, #CCA committee members also voted to support The Bloc’s Residential Tower and Signage SUD Project, a 53-story high-rise that will add 466 residential units to The Bloc’s development.

?? Reflecting on a Critical #CCAConnects Discussion Yesterday, we were honored to host?L.A. County District Attorney Nathan Hochman?at our latest?#CCAConnects?event, where CCA President & CEO Nella McOsker facilitated discussions on some of the issues most concerning to L.A. County and its residents: homelessness, mental health, and crime prevention. DA Hochman's balanced approach is resetting the tone for public safety in L.A. Special thanks to CCA's new Chair of the Board Clare De Briere (Catalyst Property Company)?for kicking off this 2025 series and to Mia Lehrer?for opening up the beautiful?Studio-MLA?space for the event. These conversations are more important than ever as we work toward policies that protect and uplift our communities. Thank you to all who joined us, asked questions, and remain committed to driving meaningful change. #CCAConnects #CCALosAngeles #DTLA #PublicSafety #CommunityLeadership

?? Show Your Love for LA! #WeLoveLA ?? Los Angeles is open, thriving, and ready to welcome visitors! As our city continues its recovery, tourism is more than just an economic driver—it’s a lifeline for local businesses and the 540,000 Angelenos whose livelihoods depend on it. CCA is proud to support this effort, with our President & CEO Nella McOsker serving on the LA Tourism Board (DiscoverLA), working to ensure a strong and vibrant future for LA’s economy. From world-class dining and entertainment to iconic landmarks and cultural experiences, there’s no shortage of reasons to visit and support LA. ?? Plan your visit ??? Support local businesses ?? Experience the best of LA Join the movement and share why you love LA! Use #WeLoveLA and tag DiscoverLA to amplify your message. Let’s show the world why LA is the city that always rises. ?? #WeLoveLA

ICYMI: CCA President & CEO Nella McOsker?weighs in on expedited development discussions – especially after the recent #LAWildfires – in a Los Angeles Times?Letter to the Editor. She argues that real reform will require a close look at governance structures that prevent us from building housing more rapidly. Read more here:?https://lnkd.in/gSzPV3Pa

California State Assembly Member Mark Gonzalez’s community swearing in was equal parts celebration and rallying cry, bringing together leaders across the 54th?assembly district and beyond.? I was proud to be among the speakers attesting to the new Assemblymember’s leadership and coalition-building, alongside Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas, State Senator Maria Elena Durazo, former Assemblymember Miguel Santiago, former Assembly Speaker John A. Pérez and others. Hosted in Downtown at the Japanese American National Museum, the event featured dynamic performances from 3 youth groups: the Hwarang Youth Foundation Drum Team, Eastwind Foundation Lion Dancers and Roosevelt High School Mariachi Performers. In conjunction with the celebration of #LunarNewYear, it was the type of energizing, focused re-beginning we need as we face the challenges ahead for our region.?

Congratulations to member and former CCA Board Chair Stephanie Graves on her unanimous appointment to the LAHSA Commission. Our city will be well-served by your expertise. ?

This morning, CCA President & CEO Nella McOsker attended the ribbon cutting for the Grand Tower at California Hospital. Building on CALIFORNIA HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER - LOS ANGELES’ work of providing acute care services to DTLA for more than 130 years, this new patient tower features a dramatically expanded Emergency Department and Trauma Center, and Family Birth Center. Congratulations to Alina Moran, FACHE, FABC and the rest of the CHMC team on this opening!

CCA on City Council's Approval of the Citywide Adaptive Reuse Ordinance and the Citywide Housing Incentive Program.

Yesterday, CCA President & CEO Nella McOsker joined Speaker Robert Rivas, Mayor Karen Bass, Assemblymembers Rick Zbur and Mark Gonzalez, and other leaders in business and law enforcement for a Retail Theft Roundtable. Discussion centered around the Retail Theft Legislative Package passed earlier this year and how implementation will look in Los Angeles. Thank you for amplifying these important issues and we look forward to working together to protect businesses and enhance public safety in our communities.

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel for our centennial Holiday Party! A special thank you to our sponsors Amazon, BLACK KNIGHT PATROL, Crown Castle, Hackman Capital Partners, LLC, Leon & Walsh Public Affairs, Inc., SoCalGas & NXT Art Foundation for the memorable kick off to the holiday season. Pictures by Oscar Del Aguila here: https://lnkd.in/gkyuHgrU