May 5, 2020 | Downtown Scene Newsletter, News
The effect of the public health crisis on Downtown Long Beach was sudden and stunning; entertainment venues went silent, business ground to a halt, and bustling streets became eerily deserted. Soon, though, a plethora of supportive and charitable activities began to...
May 5, 2020 | Downtown Scene Newsletter, News
Initial results of the Downtown Long Beach Alliance’s COVID-19 Economic Impact survey – a joint effort with the Long Beach Economic Development Department, Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce and Council of Business Associations (COBA) – have revealed deep economic...
May 5, 2020 | Downtown Scene Newsletter, News
Although the DLBA Board has had to adapt its priorities due to the public health crisis, its mission remains the same: to cultivate, preserve and promote a healthy, safe and prosperous Downtown. Each month, we are proud to introduce you to three more Board members,...
May 5, 2020 | Downtown Scene Newsletter, News
When Stephanie Gonzalez and Brice Burror Wildemuth began their DLBA internships at the start of 2020, each had a firm idea of what to expect. Neither anticipated the challenges Downtown Long Beach would soon be facing, or the roles they would play in addressing them....
May 5, 2020 | Downtown Scene Newsletter, News
Effective and well-maintained lighting helps create a sense of security and trust in urban environments. With this in mind, DLBA recently conducted a Downtown lighting audit in which members of its Public Safety Committee walked Downtown streets, reporting lighting...
May 5, 2020 | Downtown Scene Newsletter, News
Safety, Creative Thinking, and Community are Key As the weather warms up, talk among policymakers has shifted toward processes for reopening the economy and safely phasing out the Safer At Home Order when the time comes. Consequently, questions and discussions around...
