Urbanism & Development
Long Beach Transit provides clarification after criticism over ICE memo
Long Beach Transit has acknowledged the "uncertainty surrounding the intent of a [memo regarding ICE] from President and CEO Kenneth A. McDonald."
Urbanism & Development
All major auxiliary agencies—including Long Beach Transit—have agreed to uphold immigrant protection practices
Over six months after they were asked to join in on supporting the updated Values Act by the City of Long Beach, all requested auxiliary agencies have sent in letters saying they will stand behind immigrant protections.
Urbanism & Development
Long Beach Transit employee memo to not interfere with ICE actions sparks community concern
Long Beach Transit employees were issued a directive instructing them on what to do if they encounter ICE agents.
Urbanism & Development
Yet again, Long Beach’s Studio One Eleven recognized by prestigious Architect’s Newspaper
Long Beach’s Studio One Eleven received (yet another) fantastic recognition from one of the nation’s most prestigious and recognized architectural publications.
Urbanism & Development
Waterfront concert venue battle? Commissioners okay 6,200-seat ‘amphitheater’ overlooking ocean in San Pedro
While far more ambitious plans were proposed in 2022, the 6,200-seat San Pedro amphitheater is moving forward.
Urbanism & Development
Open alcohol zone in Downtown Long Beach to be established
Long Beach—joining other cities like Santa Monica that are opting for "come for the beach, stay for the booze" vibes—will establish an open alcohol zone.
Urbanism & Development
Re-thinking the Downtown shoreline in Long Beach: Why history and equity matter
The Downtown shoreline is being reimagined in Long Beach—but how we attach history and equity is essential for a proper future.
Urbanism & Development
Inflatable water playgrounds to open in Long Beach waters come June 13
Known as a Wibit in Long Beach, the inflatable, floating water parks will yet again come June 13 and running through Sep. 1.
Urbanism & Development
Long Beach transit mall—with an old Blue Line train as decor—scores additional $1.5M in funding
Initially proposed in March of 2023, the Long Beach transit mall renovation took an inch toward reality this week.
Urbanism & Development
Long Beach Blvd. scores upgrade with small stretch of protected bike lane
Long Beach recently debuted a new northbound protected bike lane along Long Beach Blvd. in front of the newly opened Harbor Yard Apartments.
