Community Development



About The Program

Westside Promise (WSP) is a 10-year community investment plan for West Long Beach, an area that has been historically under resourced. In the coming years, the Community Development Department will be coordinating programs in the area and identifying grants and other partnerships to help bolster investment in the westside.

The current WSP focus is on areas that revolve around housing supply, climate resiliency, capital improvements and economic development. In the coming years, the Community Development Department will be coordinating programs in the area and identifying grants and external partnerships to help bolster investment in the westside.

The City of Long Beach recently unveiled the Westside Promise - A Decade of Transformation for West Long Beach. This booklet outlines our vision for the future and our current progress in the Westside. It celebrates the community's strengths and sets forth the 10 Commitments to West Long Beach for the next decade.

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The WSP presents the City's accomplishments and positive impact on West Long Beach, highlighting key milestones, community initiatives, and ongoing commitment to improvement. Click on the images below to learn more.




Collaborative Westside Promise Events


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Office of Civic Innovation’s Quarterly Community Meetings

  • When & Where: More info coming soon!

Other West Long Beach Events

Food Finders Community Marketplace

  • When: Fourth Saturday of the Month from 9  11 a.m.
  • Where: Admiral Kidd Park (2125 Santa Fe Ave.)


Bret Harte Neighborhood Library’s Weekly
Programming

  • When: Various Dates
  • Where: Bret Hart Neighborhood Library (1595 W. Willow St.)

Contact

IN COLLABORATION WITH THE OFFICE OF CIVIC INNOVATION
The Technology & Innovation Department's Office of Civic Innovation (OCI) will oversee implementation of the Love Your Block grant and management of external partnerships. OCI's role in the Westside Promise includes establishing community co-creation teams, conducting data-driven analyses, and facilitating grassroots solutions.

For more information, please contact Teresa Casares, at Teresa.Casares@longbeach.gov or 562.570.6702.