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!
DLBA Board Members Support Vibrance of Downtown
Since the Safer at Home orders were issued by Governor Gavin Newsom in March, the DLBA Board of Directors has been working nonstop to address the needs of Downtown businesses and help them navigate this unprecedented situation. This month, Downtown Scene highlights...
DLBA Gift Card Giveaway Uplifts Small Businesses
We all know that one picture is worth a thousand words. For Downtown small businesses participating in DLBA's Gift Card Giveaway campaign over the last few months, one picture on DLBA’s Instagram page was worth thousands of positive words and well-needed public...
COVID Cover Up: Bringing Art to Boarded Storefronts
Long Beach businesses that boarded up their storefronts in March did more than protect their assets: they also created blank canvases on which Long Beach artists were able to render beautiful and inspiring murals at sites throughout the City. Thanks to COVID Cover-Up,...
IN PICTURES: Open Streets Demonstration on Pine Ave
On May 15, DLBA staff collaborated with Studio One Eleven and the City of Long Beach Public Works Department on a one-day parklet installation designed to illustrate how public spaces may be utilized to safely facilitate the re-opening of the Long Beach economy. The...
IN PICTURES: Downtown Community Clean-Up
Late on the night of Sunday, May 31, DLBA was on the phone with community partners, residents, and various officials to coordinate cleanup efforts in Downtown Long Beach (DTLB) for the following morning. After a day full of peaceful protesting, dozens of businesses...
Time to Build and Rebuild
TIME TO BUILD AND REBUILD The Greater Long Beach community and the individuals, organizations, and businesses that comprise it have a lot of hard work to do, and we must start now. One week ago, when looting broke out in our Downtown, we witnessed the destruction of...
Free Health & Safety Posters for Downtown Businesses – Request Yours Today
The Downtown Long Beach Alliance is offering free health and safety posters for Downtown businesses that are open for pickup. The posters, designed by the City of Long Beach and donated by Minuteman Press, inform customers to wear face coverings and maintain physical...
Citywide Survey Reveals Economic Impacts Associated with COVID-19
Results of the COVID-19 Economic Impact survey – a joint effort of the Down-town Long Beach Alliance (DLBA), City of Long Beach Economic Development Department, Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce and Council of Business Associations – have revealed deep economic...
Announcing the Virtual Taste of Downtown, May 29-30
In the summer months, many Long Beach residents look forward to the Downtown Long Beach Alliance’s (DLBA) annual food festival series, Taste of Downtown, during which visitors sample food and drinks from Downtown eateries while enjoying live music and shopping in...
#WeAreDTLB: Stories of Community Togetherness
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...
Preliminary Business Survey Results Reveal Top Challenges, Needs in Downtown and Beyond
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...
DLBA Board Members Reflect on Community Involvement, Challenging Times
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,...
Interns Reflect on Their DLBA Experience
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....
Walk Audit Sheds Light on Downtown
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...
The Role of Public Space Now and Post-COVID-19
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...