Urbanism & Development
Local leaders: ‘Pull the plug’ on Metro/Caltrans 91 Freeway expansion in Long Beach
It appears that Metro may not be proceeding with the 91 Freeway expansion through North Long Beach. On Monday, July 22, Metro hosted a community input meeting for the project. Attendees roundly criticized the project, convincing elected leaders of the need to pull the plug on Metro and Caltrans' plans.
Urbanism & Development
Crews break ground on 163-unit affordable housing project dubbed ‘1400 Long Beach’
Construction crews formally began the process of building a new 163-unit affordable housing project dubbed 1400 Long Beach. Honoring the property's intersection at 14th...
Urbanism & Development
Long Beach traffic circles? We have more than any other city in the state
Traffic circles aren't quite ubiquitous in Long Beach, but they're around. Riding and walking through the city one encounters circles in neighborhoods rich and poor, new and old.
Urbanism & Development
A Long Beach design district? Downtown wants to create just that—and it deserves one
A Long Beach design district is what is being proposed by architectural firm Studio One Eleven—a worthy cause given the neighborhood's rich cultural attachment to design ideals.
Culture & Commentary
Long Beach Lost: The funky, weird ‘worm in a sock’ that was The Loop in DTLB
Long Beach Lost, was launched to examine buildings—like the former Belmont Plaza Olympic Pool, spaces, and cultural happenings that have have largely been erased, including the forgotten tales attached to existing places and things.
Urbanism & Development
Mayor’s Grow Long Beach 2024 lays out future development; Ford Motors opening up R&D shop
Mayor Rex Richardson hosted his Grow Long Beach 2024 event at the Aquarium of the Pacific, coming with big announcements. Spanning an hour-long presentation and covering development, tourism, aerospace, manufacturing, and entertainment, he came with one particularly big announcement: Ford Motors will be moving into town.
Culture & Commentary
The city is waiving Long Beach block party fees (which is cool and culturally important)
Get ready to party—as in Long Beach block party. The city will waive the $100 fee for a neighborhood block party permit application, as well as the cost to rent street barricades, which can cost hosts hundreds of dollars.
Urbanism & Development
MacArthur Park in Long Beach readies for its renovation—and why that’s important
The long-planned renovation of MacArthur Park in Central Long Beach took its first tangible step toward fruition after crews broke ground on the space formally this month.
Culture & Commentary
Belmont Shore walking tours to kick off weekly beginning this Saturday
Weekly Belmont Shore walking tours? Yes, yes, and more yes: The Belmont Shore Business Association will be hosting walking tours each Saturday.
Urbanism & Development
26 Point 2, a homeless-focused residential complex, celebrates grand opening in Central Long Beach
26 Point 2, a five-story, 77-unit affordable residential complex at 3590 Pacific Coast Hwy. has officially opened after welcoming residents since December of 2023....
