Longbeachize

Residential

September 19, 2018

Planning Commission to vote on two transit-centric residential buildings in DTLB

by Brian Addison in Longbeachize

The Long Beach Planning Commission will vote on two proposed residential developments: One 120-unit complex at 1101-1157 Long Beach Blvd. and a 97-unit complex at 1112-1130 Locust Avenue.

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Gerald Desmond Bridge

September 17, 2018

$1.2-billion Gerald Desmond Bridge reaches for new heights as construction continues

by Brian Addison in Longbeachize

The new Gerald Desmond Bridge is one of the largest infrastructure projects currently happening in California: With a $1.2 billion price tag, the main hope is for the bridge to be mutually beneficial for trade and commuters alike.

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Housing

September 15, 2018

Data shows racial residential segregation, especially for blacks, still exists in all metros; Los Angeles Metro is 10th most segregated in nation

by Brian Addison in Longbeachize

Every single metro area in the entire country still faces significant racial residential segregation—with Los Angeles Metro area sitting at #10 on the list of metros most segregated.

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homelessness

September 12, 2018

Architectural firm Studio One Eleven partners with religious leaders to convert church properties into bridge housing

by Brian Addison in Longbeachize

An unexpected partnership between religious leaders and Studio One Eleven is examining hundreds of church properties throughout the county and looking into how these properties could act as bridge housing for the homeless.

Commentary, Longbeachize

Development

September 11, 2018

After tumultuous battle, hotel and condominium project on Long Beach shoreline moves forward

by Brian Addison in Commentary, Longbeachize

After a tumultuous battle that stretches back over four years ago, the long-awaited hotel and condominium projects dubbed Silversands is set to break ground next year.

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Emphasize Talk Series

September 10, 2018

Free screening of documentary on displacement hopes to spur conversation in Long Beach

by Brian Addison in Longbeachize

Portland filmmaker and documentarian Cornelius Swart is coming to Long Beach to not only discuss his film, Priced Out, but also offer a free screening of the film as part of our speaker series.

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jergins tunnel

September 10, 2018

Ambitious plans revealed for re-opening historic Jergins Tunnel in Downtown Long Beach

by Brian Addison in Longbeachize

The conceptual plans highlight the opportunity to not just re-open access to Jergins Tunnel but also share its history.

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Residential

September 10, 2018

Shoreline Gateway, soon to be Long Beach’s tallest tower, breaks ground next month

by Brian Addison in Longbeachize

The second phase of one of the largest developments in Long Beach, at Ocean Boulevard and Alamitos Avenue, will be breaking ground next month, according to city officials—and bringing Long Beach its tallest building with it.

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Signal Hill

September 4, 2018

Renderings reveal massive plans for Heritage Square retail and residential project in Signal Hill

by Brian Addison in Longbeachize

Renderings released for the eight-acre parcel of land atop the hill dubbed Heritage Square show off the massive plans Signal Hill Petroleum is seeking to make a reality.

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September 2, 2018

Long Beach Lost: Famed mid-mod SeaPort Marina Hotel was once the gem of the Shore

by Brian Addison in Longbeachize

This is the tale of the SeaPort Marina Hotel that was once at corner of Pacific Coast Highway and 2nd Street on the easternmost edge of Long Beach, right at the border of Seal Beach and Orange County.