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Oct 27

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

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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.
Notice of Property Availability - Stay Informed

Oct 8

Notice of Property Availability

The City of Long Beach is making the property at 1044 Maine Avenue available for acquisition by a qualified Community Land Trust.
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Sep 29

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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Jul 2

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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Jun 17

2024 Annual Report – Community Development Department

The Community Development Department (Department) is pleased to share its 2024 Annual Report.
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Jun 9

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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Jun 5

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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May 19

Building Seismic Resiliency Program GIS Map Update

The Department is fully prepared to manage the anticipated volume of inquiries following the notification and release of the SWOF inventory map.
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May 12

Draft 2025-2026 Action Plan and Second Public Hearing

City of Long Beach
FY 2026 Annual Action Plan
(October 1, 2025 - September 30, 2026)
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May 9

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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May 7

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

Residents invited to share their home improvement projects and attend citywide expo on May 31
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Apr 11

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

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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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Apr 2

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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Mar 28

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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Mar 14

2025 Action Plan Public Hearing

On Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at 4:00PM, The Long Beach Community Investment Company (CIC)
will conduct a Public Hearing in the City Council Chambers located at Long Beach City Hall, 411 West Ocean Boulevard, Long Beach, CA 90802.
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Feb 1

HUD ESG RUSH Grant – Public Review Period

The City of Long Beach is receiving federal grant funding through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Rapid Unsheltered Survivor Housing (RUSH) award in the amount of $1,000,000.
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Dec 19

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.
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Dec 13

Provide Input on a Substantial Amendment to the City's Action Plans

On Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at 4:00 p.m., The Long Beach Community Investment Company (LBCIC) will conduct a public hearing in the City Council Chambers located at Long Beach City Hall, 411 West Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90802.
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Dec 4

2024 CAPER Draft for Public Review Period

The 15-day public comment period for reviewing the City of Long Beach 2023-2024 Draft Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) on activities and programs.
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Nov 25

300 Alamitos Groundbreaking

The City has broken ground on a new affordable housing project for seniors in the Alamitos Beach area adjacent Downtown’s East Village. The 82-unit development will offer a number of amenities and is slated to open during the summer of 2026.
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Sep 30

Notice of Public Hearing

On Monday, October 7, 2024, at 4:00 p.m., The Long Beach Community Investment Company will conduct a public hearing in the 2nd Floor Large Conference Room, City Hall, 411 W. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach.
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Aug 8

Everyone’s Shoreline Community Design Charrette

The Community Development Department invites the public to help create a new plan for the Downtown Shoreline area by participating in an online survey. The survey, which is available in multiple languages and ends in early September, is part of special activities to consider alternative futures for the Shoreline.
Housing Policies - Stay Informed

Aug 8

City to Study Housing Policy Changes

The Department will host three Housing Policy Forums to gather input and inform the community about numerous housing policy & zoning initiatives. Residents, community partners and stakeholders are invited to learn more about the initiatives that will help encourage and grow housing production.
LBPAADU - Stay Informed

Aug 7

Pre-Approved Plans for ADU Projects Now Available!

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) represent a unique opportunity and can be designed to be more affordable than large-scale multifamily developments. The City of Long Beach promotes affordable housing and incentivizes ADU construction by offering pre-approved designs, Over-The-Counter (OTC) plan review, and a variety of options including Junior ADUs (JADUs), and SB9 Lot Splits.
2023 Annual Report - Stay Informed

May 23

LBCD 2023 Annual Report

The Community Development Department is proud to present the 2023 Annual Report, an interactive digital publication that showcases significant developments throughout Long Beach, highlights our efforts on citywide initiatives and features the accomplishments of Staff and the various commissions in which we partner.
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May 2

Draft Long Beach FY 2025 Action Plan

City of Long Beach
FY 2025 Annual Action Plan
(October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025)
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Apr 26

2024 Action Plan Public Hearing

On Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at 4 p.m., The Long Beach Community Investment Company will
conduct a public hearing at Long Beach City Hall, 411 W. Ocean Blvd., 2nd Floor Conference Room,
Long Beach, CA 90802.
CD Week - Stay Informed

Mar 21

Celebrate National Community Development Week!

Join us for a series of events as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program!
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Feb 16

Provide Input on Federal Funding Priorities

The community is invited to participate in a public hearing and provide input on the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Action Plan on March 20, 2024.
Mills Act Program

Jan 2

Join Us for Two Upcoming Mills Act Program Workshops

Learn how you can receive financial incentives for your historic property!
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Jan 1

Neighborhood Micro Grant Program Application Workshop

The City of Long Beach is providing up to $1,500 in funding to established Long Beach neighborhood associations to host neighborhood events and/or neighborhood improvement projects. 

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