Long Beach Community Development

So exciting! 🛍️🫑🥬🍓

Last year, the Shaun Lumachi Innovation Center celebrated its grand opening! 🌟

At 309 Pine Ave., this dynamic two-story hub was renamed in honor of Shaun Lumachi, a leading innovator in Long Beach. In its new operations, BLANKSPACES redefines coworking in style. From open seating to private meeting rooms, it’s where innovation meets versatility. As a proud home to Long Beach City College’s International Business Accelerator program, the Shaun Lumachi Innovation Center helps foster success for entrepreneurs in our vibrant City! 💼

The Community Development Department thanks its valued Permit Center customers for their patience and understanding while the City worked to restore its internet connections, network and systems, including the main website.

🌐 All of the Department’s webpages and online services are now back online, secure and operational. City systems were taken offline temporarily as a mitigation measure following a recent network security incident.

👨🏽‍💻 Customers may visit the Permit Center at City Hall for all building permit and business license services during regular business hours. While walk-ins are welcome, appointments are highly encouraged to minimize wait times. 📅 Visit the link in bio to make an appointment.

Payment systems at the Permit Center have been restored. Customers may make payments by cash, credit (Visa or Mastercard only), check or cashier’s check/money order.

Online permitting has been restored and is available for the following:
☀️ Solar panels, energy storage systems and electrical vehicle charging stations
💧 Water heater, reroof and electrical panel upgrades
🏡 Minor repairs/alterations for one- and two-family dwellings

🔎 Our services for scheduling building inspections and obtaining the daily appointment schedule have been restored and are available online. To schedule an inspection or view the daily inspection schedule, visit longbeach.gov/lbinspections.

👋🏼 We look forward to serving you for all of your permitting and inspection needs!

The Subdivision Ordinance will be going before the Long Beach City Council on Tuesday, December 12, 2023!

Review the Ordinance and updates ➡️ bit.ly/47MTLGk

Did you know? 🤔

The City’s Subdivision Ordinance provides guidance and procedures for the design and improvement of various types of land divisions in the city. These regulations help preserve and protect valuable natural resources and amenities in the city while ensuring public health, safety and convenience.

The Subdivision Ordinance Public Draft is now available online! View the draft and provide your feedback by attending the Oct. 19 Planning Commission meeting in person or virtually!

📍 City Hall Civic Chambers - 411 W. Ocean Blvd.
💻 http://bit.ly/3LTHxmK
📞 213.338.8477
🆔 927 4212 9521

This week’s is on 3rd + Pacific! 🏗️

Currently taking shape at the intersection at 3rd St and Pacific Ave., is this eight-story marvel with 271 rental units. This mixed-use gem will include an abundance of amenities including a public paseo 🚶🏽, a fitness center 🏋🏼‍♂️, roof deck, club room and more! The development will feature 395 parking spaces 🚗, 59 bicycle stalls 🚲 and over 11,000 square feet of ground-floor commercial space. 🛍️ It’s shaping up to be a hub of modern living near some of the best restaurants and shops Downtown Long Beach has to offer!

🤔 Curious about the major development projects coming to Long Beach? Visit longbeach.gov/lbcd/maps to learn more!

This , we’re showcasing the revitalization of the Breakers Hotel by Pacific6, now known as Fairmont Breakers Hotel!

Located at 210 E. Ocean Blvd., the renovation will feature 185 boutique hotel rooms, a rooftop pool and terrace. ☀️ Luxurious amenities include an open-air rooftop lounge and bar 🍸, a lavish two-story spa 💆🏽, a fitness center 🏋🏼‍♀️, and a live jazz club! 🎷 The return of the iconic Sky Room restaurant and four other dining venues 🍽️ will also add to the hotel’s allure. With 10,000 square feet of meeting spaces, the hotel preserves history while meeting the demands of downtown Long Beach as an international destination. 🌎

The November 28 Cultural Heritage Commission meeting agenda is now available!

View the agenda and meeting details here ➡️ bit.ly/3MUkrwO

The Community Development Department is wishing everyone a happy & safe Thanksgiving! 🦃🧡 The Development Permit Center will be closed on Thursday, November 23, & Friday, November 24, but look forward to serving our customers the following Monday!

➡️ For updates regarding the network security incident, we encourage members of the community to follow and or visit longbeach.gov.

⚠️ The City’s systems and main website continue to be offline for mitigation purposes following a network security incident earlier this week. While online permit and license systems are currently unavailable, customers may visit the Permit Center at City Hall (411 W. Ocean Blvd., 2nd Fl.) for permit and license drop-in services during regular business hours.

💻 Depending on the transaction size and type, Permit Center customers may be able to make payments by cash, check or credit card using a third-party service provider. In some instances, there may be the option to defer payment to a later time.

🔎 Previously scheduled inspections are being honored and new inspections are being handled by phone request at 562.570.LBCD (5223). While the Department is maintaining permitting operations for those who need immediate assistance, some delays may be experienced during this time. For all permitting needs that can wait until after the Thanksgiving holiday, customers are encouraged to consider waiting until Nov. 27 to submit a new request.

➡️ Members of the community are encouraged to follow Long Beach City on Facebook, X and Instagram with for updates.

⚠️ The City of Long Beach is currently investigating a potential cybersecurity incident. Out of an abundance of caution, systems have been taken offline effective immediately during the investigation and potential remediation. To learn more about the incident, view the City’s Official Statement. ⬇️

💻 The City’s Permit Center is closed today until 1 p.m. this afternoon. When the Permit Center reopens, limited or delayed service may be experienced and fee payments will only be accepted by way of check until further notice. Your patience is greatly appreciated at this time. For more information, please call the Permit Center at 562.570.PMIT (7648).

🏗️ The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for today, Nov. 16 at 5 p.m. will be held in person at the Long Beach Civic Chambers located at 411 W. Ocean Blvd. The meeting will not be available virtually as previously planned. The study session related to accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and Senate Bill (SB) 9 will not take place at today’s meeting. The item will be rescheduled for a later date.

➡️ While the City’s full website will not be available during this time, information regarding the incident is available at longbeach.gov. The webpage will provide timely, transparent information regarding this incident, serving as a central information hub. Follow Long Beach City for updates.

‼️PUBLIC ADVISORY: The City of Long Beach learned that it was subject to a incident. Our Department of Technology & Innovation has initiated an investigation. Please read our full statement with important information. ℹ️ https://www.longbeach.gov/latest-news/official-city-of-long-beach-statement

Join us for three events supported by our Housing and Neighborhood Services team's Community Development Block Grant Program- with two this Saturday❗

The Puente Latino Association is hosting a food distribution event with fresh produce, including Thanksgiving turkeys at Houghton Park (6335 Myrtle Ave.). Starting at 8 a.m., this event promises a helping hand with enough to help 150 families. 🙌

Simultaneously, the College Square Neighborhood Association is organizing a Thanksgiving dinner assistance event, benefiting 100 families with free food items! 🦃 Stop by any time from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 186 W. 67th Way.

On Tuesday, November 21, from 10 a.m. to noon, the AOC7 Neighborhood Organization will be hosting a Thanksgiving dinner food pantry to assist 200 families with free food items to prepare Thanksgiving dinner at 628 Alamitos Ave.🧡

🔎 Visit bit.ly/3Qpi2uE to learn how your neighborhood can host its own event!

Meet Angel, a grantee of our First-Time Homebuyer Assistance Program!🏡

After years of searching, this Long Beach native found her first home in Downtown Long Beach with our program’s support. “It allowed me to bump up my down payment and become a homeowner in this beautiful city that I’ve lived in for 20 years,” said Angel. “The City made it really smooth.”

🗝️Are you ready to make homeownership a reality? Visit longbeach.gov/lbhomegrant for more info and to apply today!

🗣️ Check out these upcoming community events being supported by our Housing & Neighborhood Services team!

Starr King Neighborhood Association , Hamilton Neighborhood Association, Inc. , and Craftsman Village Historic District are conducting their 11th monthly neighborhood clean-ups, thanks to our Neighborhood Clean-Up Assistance Program.

🚮 Two events, funded by our Neighborhood Micro Grant Program, are being hosted by the Washington Historic Association with a first-aid kit giveaway and Willmore City Heritage Association with its EcoHarvest Festival. 🌽 The EcoHarvest Festival is expected to offer free workshops, entertainment, lunch for participants, school supplies and more!

🤔 Interested in hosting an event to improve your neighborhood? Visit bit.ly/3Qpi2uE for more information!

The City of Long Beach has launched a two-part effort designed to update regulations in the Downtown and the Shoreline area! 📣

The first part involves the revision of development regulations in Downtown, emphasizing the expansion of housing options for all income levels, including affordable housing projects. 🏗️

The second part, the Downtown Shoreline Vision Plan, aims to understand stakeholder expectations and create a modern community vision for a beautiful waterfront in the Downtown Shoreline area. 🌊

🗣️ We highly encourage you to share your valuable input regarding these plans by taking the survey at ➡️ bit.ly/3FKRsY6

Our Department has developed concepts for a vision and feasibility plan for the new LGBTQ+ Cultural District! 🌈 The plans will:

💡 Highlight the cultural and historical significance of the LGBTQ+ community in the district
🤝 Support LGBTQ+ businesses and institutions
💲Invest in public improvements to ensure the community continues to thrive

You can help us identify which improvements to fund and implement in our online survey available until Sunday, November 19th at bit.ly/3FO7gcM! 🧑‍💻

City Hall, including the Development Permit Center, will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, November 7, in observance of Election Day.

To schedule an appointment during regular business hours, visit longbeach.gov/permits.

Learn more ⬇️

City of Long Beach Facilities and Services Schedule for Election Day Long Beach, CA – In observance of Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, the City of Long Beach facilities and services listed below will adhere to the following schedules. The City annually observes the first Tuesday in November as a Citywide holiday, regardless of election activity taking place ...

The Alamitos Beach Neighborhood Association ABNA recently hosted an amazing Halloween 🎃 festival at Bixby Park for over 300 children and their families using the Neighborhood Micro Grant Program! The event included a costume contest, candy, games, and activities for the whole family! 🍬

➡️ Contact the Housing & Neighborhood Services Bureau at (562) 570-6866 to learn more about Neighborhood Mirco Grant Program funds available to host neighborhood events and projects!

This week's is on the highly-anticipated upcoming development, West Gateway! 🏢

At 600 W. Broadway, this project will consist of 756 residential units across six stunning buildings soaring from seven to 30 stories high with a 1,510 stall parking garage! It is expected to include an expansive list of indoor and outdoor amenities that include a pool lounge with a coffee bar, pet spa and grooming station🐾, multiple courtyards with community gardens, a fitness studio🏋️ and more!

This location will offer residents and visitors close access to the beach, be walking distance from a diverse range of businesses, and a chance to be a part of a new revitalized energetic community that will welcome a new era of urban living in Downtown Long Beach! ✨

Visit longbeach.gov/lbcd/maps to try out our interactive mapping tool, PubliCity, to learn more about major construction projects in Long Beach! 👷

Special thank you to Lindbergh Circle Neighborhood, Ridgewood Triangle Neighborhood Association, Ridgewood/Bixby Knolls Clean Streets, Bixby Highland Neighborhood Association and Jackson/Bret Harte Neighborhood Association for coming together for a big clean-up effort last weekend! 👏 Bringing a little love back to our communities by picking up one piece of trash at a time! Thanks again for helping us !

Visit bit.ly/LBCDCleanUp to learn how your neighborhood can host a clean-up! 🚮

Happening now‼️

Interested in joining our award-winning team? Don't forget to stop by our Community Development booth to learn more about the current openings in the department! 👋

More info ⬇️

The City has created concepts for a vision and feasibility plan for the city’s new LGBTQ+ Cultural District. 🌈 Help identify and prioritize which improvements are most important by completing our online survey! 🧑‍💻

The interactive survey provides examples of placemaking components, including:

💡Lighting
⬆️ Wayfinding and signage
🪑 Street furnishing
🎨Public art installations
🌱 Landscaping.

The survey will be available in various languages including English, Spanish, Khmer and Tagalog through Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023.

Take the survey ➡️ myinput.com/long-beach-lgbtq

It’s day three of the California Building Officials Education Week event! 🏗️🔍

Don’t forget to stop by our Community Development table to learn more about us, our services and current employment opportunities in our department! 🧑‍💻

Happening tomorrow❗

Register for this event cohosted by Long Beach Development Services and AIA Long Beach/South Bay to learn more about Long Beach City's efforts to achieve the goals outlined in our Climate Action Plan. ☀️🌱

Register now ➡️ aialb-sb.org/event/cap-goals-building-electrification/

Achieving the Climate Action Plan Goals for the City of Long Beach through Building Electrification

Wednesday, October 25, 6 – 8 pm

CSULB Anna W. Ngai Alumni Center - 1250 N Bellflower Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90840

$5 general admission registration fee

Members of the American Institute of Architects – Long Beach / South Bay Chapter’s Committee On The Environment (COTE) will discuss the advantages of transitioning buildings from gas to electric, including essential steps, available financial incentives, and how architects can align designs with the Long Beach Climate Action Plan.

Register now! https://bit.ly/COTELongBeachClimateActionPlan

Our Building and Safety 🏙️ and Code Enforcement 🔍teams are at the California Building Officials CTI Education Week event learning more about and sharing important information regarding the importance of safety in building construction through legislation, education and building code development! 🏗️

Make sure to stop by our informational booth if you’re here! 👋

Round of applause to the Craftsman Village Historic District neighborhood group for another successful clean-up! Great job, everyone! 👏 Thank you for helping us 🚮

Interested in hosting a neighborhood clean-up? Visit bit.ly/LBCDCleanUp to learn how!

Did you know? 🤔

The City’s Subdivision Ordinance provides guidance and procedures for the design and improvement of various types of land divisions in the city. These regulations help preserve and protect valuable natural resources and amenities in the city while ensuring public health, safety and convenience.

The Subdivision Ordinance Public Draft is now available online! View the draft and provide your feedback by attending the Oct. 19 Planning Commission meeting in person or virtually!

📍 City Hall Civic Chambers - 411 W. Ocean Blvd.
💻 http://bit.ly/3LTHxmK
📞 213.338.8477
🆔 927 4212 9521

Are you interested in a residential renewable energy project? ☀️ Take advantage of our new streamlined online process! 💻

Permits can now be obtained online for the following types of projects:
🏠 Roof solar systems panels
🔋 Energy storage systems
🚗🔌 Electric vehicle charging stations

🔗 Visit bit.ly/3to9tZp to learn more about the new one-step process!

Our name change is here! 🎉

As of October 1, the Long Beach Development Services Department is now officially known as the Long Beach Community Development Department. 🏗️🌳🤝🏡

This new name reflects our core mission and the work that we do to serve you - our residents, businesses and partners. Thank you for your continued partnership and for helping us Build a Better Long Beach.

Congratulations to the El Dorado Park Estates Neighborhood Association for hosting an awesome block party made possible through the Neighborhood Micro Grant Program! 👏

Contact our Housing & Neighborhood Services team to learn about funds available for your neighborhood association's projects and events. ➡️ longbeach.gov/lbds.

Happening tonight❗

Join us at our second Homebuyer Information and Resource Workshop to learn more about our First-Time Homebuyer Assistance Program and other resources available to you to help you purchase your first home. 🏡

The next Homebuyer Information and Resources Workshop is this upcoming Wednesday, Sept. 27! 📣

If you plan on joining us to learn more about the First-Time Homebuyer Assistance Program, check out the full list of eligibility requirements. ➡️ longbeach.gov/lbhomegrant

RSVP today ➡️ bit.ly/LBHomebuyerWorkshop2

📣 TODAY! 📣

Don’t miss the community workshop for the LGBTQ+ Cultural District Visioning Process! Come out to the community center at Bixby Park to learn more about the project and help us prioritize improvements to create the very first LGBTQ+ Cultural District in Southern California. 🏳️‍🌈

Visit bit.ly/LGBTQCulturalDistrictLB to learn more about the project.

At its Sept. 12, 2023, meeting, the Long Beach City Council awarded a contract to Social and Environmental Entrepreneurs, a fiscal sponsor for Long Beach Residents Empowered (LiBRE), to establish and operate a Community Land Trust (CLT)! 👏

CLT is a nonprofit, community-based organization that raises funds, acquires and develops real estate with the goal of providing permanently affordable housing opportunities for residents. 🏡

Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/3tdE8IA

The next Homebuyer Information and Resources Workshop is this upcoming Wednesday, Sept. 27! 📣

If you plan on joining us to learn more about the First-Time Homebuyer Assistance Program, check out the full list of eligibility requirements. ➡️ longbeach.gov/lbhomegrant

RSVP today ➡️ bit.ly/LBHomebuyerWorkshop2

Help us prioritize improvements to create the first LGBTQ+ Cultural District! 🌈 You’re invited to learn more and provide feedback on how to improve the corridor by attending our workshop next Monday!

Learn more ➡️ http://bit.ly/46d6Yr6

In celebration of the first anniversary of the establishment of the City of Long Beach Office of Sustainability and adoption of the Long Beach Climate Action Plan, we will recognize two days of environmental awareness and unified action.

To increase awareness of the actions Long Beach residents, businesses and industries can take to contribute to greenhouse gas emissions reductions, the City is inviting the community to participate in on Thursday, Sept. 21, and California on Wednesday, Oct. 4.

Learn more. ℹ️ https://bit.ly/3LuYN1b

Survey closing tomorrow! 🗣️

The last day to share your feedback on new local ordinances for ADUs and SB 9 that will aim to provide clear guidance for residential ADUs and SB 9 development in Long Beach, is tomorrow, 9/15 at 11:59 p.m. 🏡

Take the survey➡️ bit.ly/46PDVLj

Calling all neighborhood associations and community groups! 📣

HAPPENING TONIGHT‼️ Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to learn more about funding opportunities for your projects and special events. 👇

Does your neighborhood association or community group need funding for projects and special events? 🤔

Join us this Wednesday for our free Meet the Funder workshop to to learn about funding opportunities that are available to you through local partners including Port of Long Beach, Arts Council for Long Beach, Long Beach Community Foundation, and Starbucks!

Interpretation services will be provided in Spanish and Khmer.

RSVP today ➡️ bit.ly/RSVPMeetTheFunder