Project Homekey Construction Underway
Release Date: 2024-04-09
The City of Long Beach shared information about renovations for its forthcoming new interim shelter, Project Homekey at 5950 Long Beach Blvd. This $6.5 million construction project will add to the City’s suite of temporary housing facilities for people experiencing homelessness.
This project is a part of the State's Project Homekey Program to provide municipalities funding to expand temporary housing for people experiencing homelessness by purchasing and rehabilitating existing properties, such as hotels, motels, vacant apartment buildings and more. The project upgrades 78 units – 12 of which will be ADA accessible – along with common areas and support facilities. All rooms will be renovated with new bathrooms, lighting, and upgraded fixtures and amenities such as laundry facilities, microwaves and refrigerators. This facility will also be outfitted with a new fire sprinkler system, drought tolerant landscaping and ADA access improvements.
“I am pleased to see the transformation of this prior nuisance motel into a space that will support so many people on their journey to housing,” said Eighth District Councilmember Al Austin II.
