Downtown Scene
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Councilwoman Talks About Redrawn District Lines, Other Key Issues Downtown
Councilwoman Mary Zendejas represents Long Beach’s First District, which is an area that extends — under recently redrawn district boundaries — south to the Waterfront and includes portions of the Port of Long Beach, as well as the Queen Mary across Queensway Bay;...
Spirit of Downtown Honorees Make a Difference
Recognizing those who help set the rhythm of Downtown as the heartbeat of Long Beach, the Downtown Long Beach Alliance last month honored six outstanding individuals and organizations deserving of the coveted Spirit of Downtown Award. “The accomplishments achieved by...
Great Boutique Hotels in Downtown Long Beach
Downtown Long Beach hosts millions of visitors each year, and is well equipped to do so; Its many big-name hotels play host to tourists, conventioneers, and locals looking for a getaway filled with lots of amenities onsite and predictability in services. You can go...
Art You Can Walk On: Creative Crosswalks Get a Fresh Coat of Paint
Five eye-grabbing mid-block crosswalks on Pine Avenue between First and Seventh Street are serving as more than just safety enhancers for Downtown pedestrians. They are also interactive artworks because, of course, you can walk on them. Designed by artist Hataya...
Program Committee Spotlight: Terry Krieger
Meet Public Safety Committee Member and Downtown resident Terry Krieger, who has forged strong community ties since opening up his Downtown law firm in 1996 and connecting with a wide array of companies, organizations, and individuals. "As I begin my second year as a...
Majority of Small Businesses Surveyed in Downtown Long Beach Plan to Expand in 2022
More than half of small businesses in Downtown Long Beach are in recovery mode—with plans to expand their operations even further this year—despite challenges posed by public safety issues and other concerns, according to the results of an annual survey conducted by...
DLBA Co-Sponsors “Launch Long Beach” Grant Program
A new grant program, Entrepreneurs of Color, is making financial resources available to new and existing businesses in underserved areas of Long Beach. The Downtown Long Beach Alliance (DLBA), in partnership with Turnbridge Equities and Waterford Property Company,...
DLBA Committee Member Profile: John Tully
Meet DLBA Committee Member John Tully, Co-Owner and CEO of Pedal Movement LLC, the company that operates the Long Beach Bikeshare Program and several other bike-related services in the city. As a member of DLBA's Placemaking Committee, Tully is intent on helping...
Lincoln Park Reopens in 21st Century Style
Lincoln Park, located south of the new Long Beach Public Library at Ocean Boulevard and Pacific Avenue, IS Long Beach. Originally called Pacific Park, it opened in 1888 on Long Beach's original townsite. It has grown and changed alongside the city itself; The...
DLBA Acts on Recent Increase in Downtown Vandalism
Responding to a recent uptick in Downtown vandalism and break-ins, the Downtown Long Beach Alliance (DLBA) has taken a series of actions to help support and protect the Downtown community, including another round of Storefront Recovery Grants totalling $30,000 to...
Celebrate Downtown, Spirit of Downtown Awards Return March 24
The Downtown Long Beach Alliance (DLBA) is proud to announce the return of the live event Celebrate Downtown, happening on Thursday, March 24 from 6pm to 9pm in the completely revamped Lincoln Park. The public is invited to partake of music, food and drink, and other...
Five Local Woman-Owned Businesses Win DLBA Grants
Pictured left to right: Angela Mesna, Christine Cox and Dawna Bass, Sasha Pace. Photos courtesy of the business owners. Five businesses in Downtown Long Beach recently received a much-needed boost; They are recipients of the Woman-Owned Business Accelerator (WOBA)...
UPDATED: Black-Owned Businesses Make a Difference in DTLB
The Downtown Long Beach Alliance is committed to celebrating, recognizing, and supporting the Black-owned businesses of Downtown Long Beach not only through February’s Black History Month, but throughout the year. We are pleased to once again introduce you to some of...
Clean and Safe Employees of the Quarter
Mario Gutierrez and David Tucker, the Clean and Safe Teams Employees of the Quarter, are being recognized for their diligence and dedication maintaining the cleanliness of Downtown throughout the challenging times created by COVID-19. "Mario and David are part of a...
26 Great Places in DTLB for Valentine’s Day
There's something in the air, and nothing can mask it; It's love! Valentine's Day is almost upon us, so we want to let you know that Downtown Long Beach has plenty of activity options that might encourage bonding, stimulate conversation, or perhaps heat up a romance. ...