AUGUST 2021
THIS MONTH WITH BIA
Join BIASC and Support BIA Member Project Canyon View Estates!
Canyon View Estates is almost to the finish line! We need you to voice your SUPPORT for new housing in Los Angeles County! Canyon View Estates is BIA Member, Williams Homes', project and it needs your help. Read the latest details here.

Tell the LA County Board of Supervisors to approve this housing by sending your letter of support!
MARGARITA MADNESS!
ADVOCAY IN ACTION
LA City Downtown Specific Plan
On June 17, the City Planning Commission (CPC) voted to continue the Downtown Community Plan until August 26. At that time the Council will vote to continue the Downtown Community Plan and new Zoning Code to September 23, 2021, or later. This community plan is critical to housing supply and future production opportunities.
Affordable Energy Options
This past week, an op-ed on energy choice was published in the Southern California News Group newspapers, authored by BIASC CEO, Jeff Montejano. The article emphasized the need for all utility companies to pursue California’s emission goal standards while providing customers with the most affordable options.
LA County Planning Commission, Housing Element Hearing: Sept. 1
On July 30, the LA County Department of Regional Planning released the Public Hearing Draft Housing Element Update. The Regional Planning Commission is scheduled to conduct a hearing on the Draft and Final Environmental Impact Report on Wednesday, September 1. BIA will be testifying and submitting an updated letter. Below is BIA's Draft PIER comment letter.
BIA-LAV EVENTS & COMMITTEES
Join us for the 8th Annual BIA-LAV Trap Shoot Event! Don’t miss out on the fun, the prizes and the competition. This is one of the most popular events of the year, reserve your fivesome or sponsorship before we sell out! Come out and give it a shot!
THANK YOU TO OUR PRESENTING SPONSORS:
BIA-LAV AWARDS & INSTALLATION GALA
Registration coming soon...
Committees
BIA-LAV committees are a great way to get more involved in the Chapter and with the industry. All BIA members are welcome to take part! Learn more here.
City of Los Angeles Committee: Planning
Next Meeting:
Tuesday, September 14
County of Los Angeles Committee
Next Meeting:
Thursday, September 23
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