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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!
Pedal Movement Helps Long Beach Become More Bicycle Friendly, One Revolution at a Time
"Pedal Movement": Clever name for a bicycle services organization, referencing both the physical act of propelling a bicycle and the rapidly growing worldwide bicycle movement in general. This double meaning is also spun into the company's motto: "One revolution at a...
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Sunshine Organic Cleaners is Good for Your Clothes and Good for the Environment
It's a great feeling, putting on a freshly cleaned dress or sport coat, made even greater when no toxic chemicals are involved in the cleaning process. Sunshine Organic Cleaners, on Magnolia Avenue directly across the street from the courthouse building, is riding...
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Celebrate Downtown: Spirit of Downtown Award Recipients
While Downtown has a unique character all its own, its story is always evolving, and sharing our accomplishments, objectives and challenges is always part of our responsibility as a community-based organization. One highlight for the evening’s...
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DLBA is Conducting its Third Annual Public Safety Survey
The Downtown Long Beach Alliance (DLBA) is a community-based organization responsible for managing Downtown’s two business improvement districts. DLBA is conducting its third annual public safety survey to gather data on the perception of...
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DLBA Clean and Safe Team Employees of the Quarter
The DLBA has selected two hard-working and positive family folks as its January-through-March Clean and Safe Team Employees of the Quarter; Martha Harvey, six-month member of the Clean Team who has three children and 13 Grand-kids, and Walter Welch of the...
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For Some of Long Beach’s Homeless With Mental Illness, the Path to Recovery Can Lead Through The Alley
April marks the two-year anniversary of the establishment of Alleybusters, a partnership between the non-profit Mental Health America of Los Angeles (MHALA) and the DLBA. The program, which started in the alleys of the Willmore District, was created to provide an...
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Explore DTLB! Sidewalk Decal Project Keeps Downtown Visitors on the Right Foot
Pedestrian wayfinding in Downtown Long Beach just got much easier, thanks to the DLBA's Explore DTLB! Sidewalk Decal Project. By the end of April, there will be 50 bold, color-coded and informative adhesive vinyl decals strategically placed on street corners...
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Open Letter to the Los Angeles Angels
To the Los Angeles Angels Baseball Organization: We represent a diverse group of people, organizations and businesses from across Long Beach who all agree that our Downtown is the perfect new home for the Los Angeles Angels. Long...
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Construction: Week of 3/4/19
Construction Activity - Four Week Look Ahead Locations & Type of Construction Activity: Cat tracking and striping followed by bike lane bollard installation as well as parking meters Traffic control. This traffic control will restrict the entire corridor to one...
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Clean and Safe Team Receives IMPACT Award from the Long Beach City Prosecutors Office
DLBA was recognized by City Prosecutor Doug Haubert at its February Public Safety Committee for its partnership in making a positive impact in the City of Long Beach. Haubert made specific reference to DLBA being a “pioneer” in implementing the City Prosecutor’s...
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DTLB UNFILTERED: 2018 Fan Favorite Winner
For the second year in a row, we partnered with the Arts Council for Long Beach to provide an opportunity for novice and professional photographers to engage with the downtown area. We received well over 100+ submissions for our 2nd Annual Photo Contest and the...
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DLBA’s Homeless Outreach Specialist
Every weekday morning DLBA’s Homeless Outreach Specialist, Tres, loads up granola bars, water, and personal hygiene supplies in his backpack before setting out on a familiar route visiting overlooked and underutilized pockets of space around Downtown. In plain clothes...
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Construction: Week of 2/4/19
Construction Activity - two week look ahead Locations & Type of Construction Activity: Grind and pave operations Traffic control. This traffic control will restrict the entire corridor to one lane only with extremely limited parking due to the paving and related...
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Next Stop: A better Blue Line
Blue Line Improvements Begin on January 26, 2019, Plan Ahead! The New Blue Improvements Project, a $350 million investment to improve safety, reliability, and enhanced customer experience, will implement extended station closures to facility the repairs. During the...
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Construction: Week of 1/16/19
Construction Activity – two week look ahead (no work predicted next week because of rain) Locations & Type of Construction Activity: Traffic control. This traffic control will restrict the entire corridor to one lane only with limited parking due to the bus island...
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