Downtown Scene
Being in the heart of the city makes us the center for all news associated with DTLB, from new business alerts to event information. Visit frequently for updated content. The Downtown Scene E-Newsletter is another great way to stay ‘in-the-know’ about all the latest news, information and events happening in Downtown Long Beach!
New CEO Guides Aquarium of the Pacific Through Uncharted Waters
(Photograph of Pacific Visions by ©2019 Tom Bonner) Dr. Peter Kareiva, Aquarium of the Pacific's (AOP) new President and CEO, realized that his job would include some unprecedented conditions when he began the interview process during the first months of the COVID-19...
Introducing the Staff of the Downtown Long Beach Alliance
Latest Staff Profiles Accessible Here The Downtown Long Beach Alliance (DLBA) is proud to introduce you to our talented, hard-working team. Each DLBA team member brings a unique expertise and a passion for making Downtown a healthy, safe, and prosperous place for...
Sneak Peek: Downtown Long Beach Q3 Retail Snapshot Report
Fulfilling its role as an information source for the Downtown business community and those who wish to join it, the Downtown Long Beach Alliance (DLBA) will present its Downtown Long Beach Q3 Retail Snapshot Report later this month. Since 2017, DLBA has created...
Micro-Mobility Program Returns to Downtown
After being suspended in late March due to COVID-19 concerns, the Long Beach BikeShare and E-scooter Micro-Mobility Programs are back, providing convenient, emission-free transportation and exercise alternatives for Long Beach residents and visitors in Downtown and...
Count in DTLB 2020: Make Yourself Heard Through the Census and Upcoming Election
Two upcoming dates are critically important to the future of the Downtown Long Beach community: the 2020 Census deadline on September 30, and the upcoming election on November 3. Participation by Downtown residents in the 10-year Census and in the fall election will...
DLBA Board Member Spotlight
As part of a monthly series, the Downtown Long Beach Alliance (DLBA) is proud to present profiles of three members of its Board of Directors. Two of them bring a small business perspective to the Board, and one provides an influencer's viewpoint from the vibrant Long...
Virtual Taste of Downtown Series Debuts Themed Format
For well over a decade, the Downtown Long Beach Alliance (DLBA) sponsored the Taste of Downtown series, in which the public could sample dishes from Downtown eateries while taking in the ambience of a variety of neighborhoods. With the arrival of COVID-19, DLBA...
DLBA Board Approves Budget for Fiscal Year 2020-21
On August 19, the Downtown Long Beach Alliance Board of Directors approved the organization’s Fiscal Year 2020-21 budget, beginning October 1, 2020. In its budgeting process, DLBA staff takes into consideration ongoing and new initiatives that meet the criteria of the...
Downtown Long Beach: Fertile Ground for Growing Tech Firms
A growing number of technology-based entrepreneurs are finding many reasons to invest in Downtown Long Beach. They have found a community of like-minded peers who feed off each other's energy and inspire each other to invent and innovate. "I am a firm believer that...
Long Beach’s Framework for Reconciliation Process Results in Plan of Action
The murder of George Floyd on May 25 was a catalyst for rage, frustration, and self-examination resulting in nationwide protests, unrest, and a renewed dialogue about racial equity in America. This dynamic hit home in Long Beach, which has been experiencing protests...
Pedestrian Zone Helps Restaurants and Boosts Energy Along Pine Avenue
The new Pine Avenue pedestrian zone, a result of the Open Streets Initiative approved by the Long Beach City Council, is helping restore the vibrant energy that is a hallmark of an evening spent in the heart of Downtown. Closed to vehicular traffic from First to Third...
Call for Questions: CD2 Candidate Forum
In advance of the November 3 election, the October Downtown Scene Newsletter will feature a Q&A with the Long Beach City Council Candidates for District 2, Cindy Allen and Robert Fox, as a tool to inform Downtown voters. If you would like to submit a...
Pine Avenue Closure: August 14-Oct 31
Today, August 14, Pine Avenue is being closed to vehicular traffic between 1st to 3rd Street to accommodate outdoor dining and other activities allowed under the current City's health order. The 24/7 closure, which will last through at least October 31, will enable...
Keeping Transit Gallery Restrooms Clean and Welcoming
The Long Beach Transit Gallery, which occupies the entire south side of First Street between Long Beach Boulevard and Pine Avenue, is the first location bus passengers and drivers see when they arrive Downtown. To help provide a good welcome, the Gallery’s restrooms...
Dine Out DTLB: Interactive Map Showcases Downtown Dining Options
The ongoing public health crisis has forced restaurants to drastically reconfigure their operations – first by switching wholly to takeout and delivery during the initial shutdown, and then again by transitioning their in-person dining offerings outdoors. Unless you...