Community Development

News Archive 2025

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2025 CAPER Draft for Public Review Period

The 15-day public comment period for reviewing the City of Long Beach 2024-2025 Draft Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) will be held from Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025 to Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025.

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Los Angeles County Oversight Board Meeting Sale of 1827 Pacific Ave.

At an upcoming public hearing, the Los Angeles County Fourth District Consolidated Oversight Board will consider the adoption of a resolution authorizing the Successor Agency to sell 1827 Pacific Ave. to Urban Pacific Development Group, LLC.

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Notice of Property Availability

The City of Long Beach is making the property at 1044 Maine Ave. available for acquisition by a qualified Community Land Trust.

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Public Hearing Notice: New Building Standards Code

The City of Long Beach will conduct a public hearing to adopt and amend the 2025 California Building Standards Code.

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The 101 Groundbreaking

The City commemorated the start of construction for The 101, a 52-unit affordable housing development in the South Wrigley neighborhood for low-income individuals and families experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness.

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2024 Annual Report – Community Development Department

The Community Development Department is pleased to share its 2024 Annual Report.

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Newly Expanded Permit Center Virtual Meeting Service

Need answers to building, fire or planning code questions without the hassle of scheduling in-person appointments?

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City of Long Beach Launches Community Survey for the Open Space and Recreation Element

Residents invited to share input on future of local park and recreation spaces through August 15.

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Building Seismic Resiliency Program GIS Map Update

Learn more about the Department's Building Seismic Resiliency Program and SWOF map.

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Draft 2025-2026 Action Plan and Second Public Hearing

This Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan serves as the official application to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Beginning May 12, 2025 the draft Action Plan will be available for 30-day public review and comment.

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Los Cerritos Wetlands Restoration Groundbreaking

Groundbreaking launches 154-Acre Los Cerritos Wetlands Restoration in Long Beach – single largest increase in open space in Long Beach in decades.

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City Celebrates Inaugural National Home Improvement Month: Love Where You Live

Residents invited to share their home improvement projects and attend citywide expo on Saturday, May 31.

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CANCELLED: Los Angeles County Oversight Board Meeting Sale of 1827 Pacific Ave.

At an upcoming public hearing on Wedneday, April 23, 2025, at 9:30 a.m., the Los Angeles County Fourth District Consolidated Oversight Board will consider the adoption of a resolution authorizing the Successor Agency to sell 1827 Pacific Ave. to BJ and Sons, LLC and Hillgard, LLC.

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City to Host Outreach Events in April for National Community Development Week

Residents invited to share input on federal funding for housing and community programs through online survey, available now through April 26.

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Draft Downtown Shoreline Vision Plan – Everyone’s Shoreline

City staff are planning for the next community advisory roundtable to review the draft vision, after which there will be a series of events and opportunities for the public to review the draft and provide feedback throughout the spring and summer of 2025.

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2025 Action Plan Public Hearing

On Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at 4 p.m., The Long Beach Community Investment Company will conduct a Public Hearing in the City Council Chambers located at Long Beach City Hall (411 West Ocean Blvd.)

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The Cove Grand Opening

The City of Long Beach joined Century Affordable Development, Inc. (Century) and other partnering organizations to commemorate the grand opening of The Cove.