Public Works

A strong foundation of any city lies in its infrastructure. From streets, sidewalks, and curbs to trees, parks, community centers, libraries, and other public facilities, well-maintained infrastructure supports residents, businesses, and neighborhoods.

To guide this work, the City develops a five-year Infrastructure Investment Plan (IIP), approved by the City Council and carried out through the annual Capital Improvement Program (CIP). Through this regular, strategic process, City staff recommend a variety of projects for Council consideration, using a citywide approach that prioritizes investments where they will bring the greatest community benefit.

Elevate ’28 is the City’s five-year Infrastructure Investment Plan (FY 2023–2027), focused on improvements across parks, public and community facilities, mobility, and streets. This historic initiative maximizes available funding, including voter-approved Measure A, along with competitive local, state and federal grants to deliver an unprecedented volume of projects citywide. Originally launched as a $533 million plan, Elevate ’28 has grown into an investment of more than $1 billion. With over $300 million from Measure A and approximately $780 million from regional, state, and federal sources, it represents the largest infrastructure program in the City’s history.

Community members are encouraged to explore Elevate ’28 projects and planned funding at LBElevate28.com. For details on Measure A investments, including infrastructure projects completed prior to Elevate ’28, visit longbeach.gov/citymanager/measure-a.

To view Public Works projects planned by fiscal year, visit the CIP homepage.

Funding Timeline

FY 2023

As part of Fiscal Year 2023 Budget, the Long Beach City Council approved a new five-year (FY 23 – FY 27) infrastructure investment plan totaling over $533 million with over a hundred unique projects, consisting of four main categories: Mobility, Park Improvements, Public Facilities, and Right-of-Way, Water Quality, & Climate Action.

FY 2024

In Fiscal Year 2024, the City enlarged the initial five-year plan with an additional $214 million of funding spread across an additional three categories: 2028 Olympic Legacy, Community & Cultural Investments, and Gold Medal Park Refresh Projects and branded the plan as the Elevate ’28 Infrastructure Investment Plan.

FY 2026

In Fiscal Year 2026, the Elevate ’28 Plan was further strengthened with more than $156 million in new investments. This includes over $85 million in grant awards and other external funding, $10.2 million in new Capital Improvement Program allocations, and nearly $22 million in updated programmatic estimates for mobility and safety programs. In addition, $38.8 million in new projects were added to the plan, further expanding the City’s ability to deliver lasting improvements across parks, public facilities, mobility, and neighborhood infrastructure.