A Downtown for All
Now and always, Downtown is made better by the sum of our parts. The Downtown Long Beach Alliance proudly paves the way for a united, inclusive community that draws strength from diversity, welcomes everyone, and uplifts all.
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Like petting a shark and festivals after dark. Like swan boats and IndyCars. Like bar crawls and art walks. Welcome to Downtown, where the Opposite of Ordinary lives.
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DTLB News & Happenings
Downtown Scene is distributed every two weeks to subscribers and covers all DTLB has to offer. From deals and specials to concerts, events and more! Check out our most recent stories below. Subscribe today here!
Meet Veronica Giron, DLBA’s New Homeless Outreach Coordinator
"Unhoused individuals are just like you and me, but with a lot more barriers to face," said Veronica Giron, who began her tenure as Downtown Long Beach Alliance’s Homeless Outreach Coordinator in December. "I try to be the person who listens to them and helps them...
Shine a Light on a Downtown Hero: Nominations Open for Spirit Awards
Downtown Long Beach is very fortunate to have many shining lights in our community -- individuals and organizations who tirelessly pursue their goals for the betterment of Downtown. Honoring them has become a tradition through the Spirit of Downtown Awards, presented...
Green in the City: Downtown’s Urban Gardens Bloom Amidst Change
Urban gardening in Downtown is a fluid situation, as evidenced by the impending closure of the East Village's beloved 1st & Elm Community Garden after a 30-year run. On the positive side, other Downtown gardens continue to thrive, and there are more gardens that...
Invest In DTLB
We don’t have to sell you on location. Business does more than move through Long Beach; it stays here and plays a vital role in defining the region’s present and future growth. Now is the time to be a part of a scene that’s much more than just a spectacular view.
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Getting Around
California’s sixth-largest city is one of its most accessible. Downtown is designed with all modes of transportation in mind – we’re a walker’s paradise just as much as we’re a public transportation leader.
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Streets That Mean More
Public Realm promotes a safe, vibrant and beautiful Downtown by developing and supporting programs and policies that foster a transit-, pedestrian-, and bicycle-friendly environment.
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Happening Now
If you blink, you’ll miss it. So make sure to follow us on Instagram @DTLBAlliance to keep up with the never-ending progress of Downtown Long Beach.