 | In this month's issue, learn about the upcoming Inside Long Beach Season 3 Premiere, as well as upcoming meetings and events.
To download a copy of the LBDS September 2010 newsletter, click here.
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 | Take a journey Inside Long Beach with our host, Faruq Tauheed, as he explores the many positive changes taking place throughout the city. In this month's episode, learn how this year's Summer and Music series is going green, see the recent Promenade Square Grand Opening and ArtExchange fundraiser, and take a look inside gallery421, downtown's newest upscale appartment community.
Watch the video here.
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 | Effective August 18, 2010, there will be an increase in the Developer Fees collected by the Long Beach Unified School District on new residential developments from $3.30 to $5.09 per square foot. Fees must be paid, if required, before a building permit can be issued.
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 | In this month's issue, learn about the partnership between the RDA and Long Beach Housing Development Company, as well as upcoming meetings and events.
To download a copy of the LBDS August 2010 newsletter, click here.
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 | Long Beach Development Services is pleased to announce the release of the draft version of the new wireless telecommunications facilities (cell sites) ordinance for public and industry review. Members of the public and the wireless industry are encouraged to submit comments on the draft ordinance to the City.
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 | Take a journey Inside Long Beach with our host, Nautica de la Cruz, as she explores the many positive changes taking place throughout the city. In this month's episode, see the exciting changes underway on North Pine, and learn more about the work of the Pacific Avenue Taskforce.
Watch the video here.
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 | The City has adopted a new Historic Preservation Element into the Long Beach General Plan. This document shall be used by the community and City officials to guide the preservation of historic resources for the enjoyment of present and future generations.
To view the Historic Preservation Element, click here.
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 | To download a copy of the LBDS July 2010 newsletter, click here.
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 | The Redevelopment Agency's 2009 Annual Report is now available online. The report highlights the Agency's progress and accomplishments throughout the City, and contains information regarding expenditures for Fiscal Year 2009. This year, the report also covers the Agency's Programs and Initiatives, in addition to the Redevelopment Project Areas.
To view the report in it's entirety, click here.
To download copies of the report by individual section, please visit the Redevelopment Agency Status Reports page here.
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 | To download a copy of the LBDS June 2010 newsletter, click here.
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 | Beginning on January 1, 2011, several new Building Codes will be enforced in California. All structures other than one and two family dwellings and townhomes will be built under the new 2010 California Building Code (CBC). One and two family dwelling and townhomes will be built under the new 2010 California Residential Code (CRC). The new 2010 California Green Building Standards Code (CGBSC) is the first mandatory code in the nation to require homes and buildings will be more energy efficient. All plan review applications submitted after December 31, 2010 will be required to comply with the new code.
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 | The purpose of the Medical Marijuana Ordinance is to regulate the collective cultivation of medical marijuana to ensure the health and safety of Long Beach residents.
For more information, click here.
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 | Take a journey Inside Long Beach with our host, Nautica de la Cruz, as she explores the many positive changes taking place throughout the city. In this month's episode, learn more about Atlantic Avenue affordable housing projects, and take a tour of the North Project Area to see the exciting changes underway, including the new Marshalls coming to Bixby Knolls!
Watch the video here.
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 | To download a copy of the LBDS May 2010 newsletter, click here.
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 | Take a journey Inside Long Beach with our host, Nautica de la Cruz, as she explores the many positive changes taking place throughout the city. In this month's episode, learn more about the new Fire Station 12 being built by the RDA in North Long Beach, and find out more about the ArtExchange project in Downtown. Also learn about the Olive Court housing development and Washington Area Neighborhood. You don't want to miss this!
Watch the video here.
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 | As part of the City of Long Beach's effort to create and implement strategies to reduce total energy use, improve energy efficiency in buildings and reduce fossil fuel emissions, the City is launching a Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program. This program will be administered by the Department of Development Services and will be available beginning Monday, April 19, 2010 to applicants who install qualifying energy efficient products such as Energy Star rated solar hot water-heaters, tank-less water-heaters, windows, doors, skylights and roofs.
To download an application, click here.
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 | To download a copy of the LBDS April 2010 newsletter, click here.
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 | Take a journey Inside Long Beach with our host, Nautica de la Cruz, as she explores the many positive changes taking place throughout the city.
Watch the video here.
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 | To download a copy of the LBDS March 2010 newsletter, click here.
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 | Take a journey Inside Long Beach with our host, Nautica de la Cruz, as she explores the many positive changes taking place throughout the city.
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 | The City’s first Draft Historic Preservation Element is now available for public review. The Draft Historic Preservation Element of the Long Beach General Plan provides a vision for future historic preservation efforts in the community, and outlines the actions that will be taken to achieve that vision. The Cultural Heritage Commission will hear the Draft Historic Preservation Element on March 8th at 5:30 p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers. All members of the public are invited to attend. To view the document, click here.
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 | To download a copy of the LBDS February 2010 newsletter, click here.
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 | Take a journey Inside Long Beach with our host, Nautica de la Cruz, as she explores the many positive changes taking place throughout the city.
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 | To download a copy of the LBDS January 2010 newsletter, click here.
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 | Effective January 1, 2010, the Department will begin enforcing the 2008 Building Energy Efficiency Standards for residential and nonresidential buildings in response to a legislative mandate by the California Energy Commission to reduce energy consumption.
For more information, please refer to the Energy Commission's website at www.energy.ca.gov/title24.
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 | Take a journey Inside Long Beach with our host, Nautica de la Cruz, as she explores the many positive changes taking place throughout the city.
Watch the video here.
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 | To download a copy of the December 2009 LBDS Newsletter, click here.
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 | Sign up to receive our monthly newsletter, meeting agendas and announcements, or any of our regular project updates via email here.
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 | The LBDS internship is a 12-week, unpaid program providing a hands-on learning opportunity about building processes, planning considerations and redevelopment activities in the 5th largest city in California. Interns will have an opportunity to work in each of the 3 bureaus under the direction of a Manager with knowledge and experience in their field, with the opportunity for ongoing mentorship.
Click here for more information.
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 | Take a journey Inside Long Beach with our host, Nautica de la Cruz, as she explores the many positive changes taking place throughout the city.
Watch the video here.
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 | The City of Long Beach Department of Development Services is requesting qualifications from historic preservation consultants to assist in the City’s historic preservation efforts. The City is interested in contracting assistance providing technical, architectural, design, and historical guidance to staff as it relates to preservation issues within the City.
To view the RFQ, click here.
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 | To download a copy of the November 2009 LBDS Newsletter, click here.
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 | To download a copy of the October 2009 LBDS Newsletter, click here.
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 | The City of Long Beach Department of Devlopment Services will hold a joint community meeting and EIR scoping meeting for the proposed 2nd+PCH development on October 7, 2009. The meeting will be at 6:30 pm at Rogers Middle School in Long Beach. For more information, click here.
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 | Have you visited our 4th Floor Permit Center or our 5th Floor Planning Counter? If so, we want to hear from you! Your satisfaction is important to us, and we'd like to know about your visit. Please take a moment to complete our short customer service survey online. Thanks for your input.
Click here for the LBDS Customer Service Survey.
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 | Take a journey Inside Long Beach with our host, Nautica de la Cruz, as she explores the many positive changes taking place throughout the city.
Watch the video here.
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 | The Long Beach Boulevard Demonstration Project is studying the redevelopment potential along this busy corrdior, while identifying strategies for promoting transit-oriented projects. RDA and Planning staff are working together to obtain community input throught the fall, and in early 2010, final recommendations will be brought to the Planning Commission for implementation as PD-29 zone modifications.
To view a presentation about the project, click here.
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 | To download a copy of the September 2009 LBDS Newsletter, click here.
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The purpose of this Information Bulletin is to assist owners, design professionals, and contractors in understanding and complying with the design and construction requirements for swimming pools and spas in the City of Long Beach. This Information Bulletin summarizes the specific pool safety features required by the State and City as part of the permit for swimming pools and spas. In addition, it is the intent of this Information Bulletin to increase awareness of the hazards associated with swimming pools and the appropriate pool safety features to install that will help ensure child safety.
To see additional Information Bulletins, please visit the Information Bulletins section of our website.
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 | An upcoming Planning Commission study session meeting has been scheduled for Thursday, August 20 at 5:00 p.m. to discuss a Site Plan Review, General Plan Amendment and Zone Change proposal to allow the construction of a 70,673 square foot, 3-story, 61-unit affordable senior apartment building at 3290 E. Artesia Blvd. The project will consist of 48 one-bedroom units, 12 two-bedroom units, 1 managers unit and a total of 8,158 square feet of common open space. Amenities will include a community room, exercise room, yoga room, classroom/computer lab, and a pool and spa.
For more information, click here.
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 | You are invited to attend an upcoming Planning Commission study session meeting to discuss proposed changes to Table 33-2 of Industrial Zoning Code pertaining to Truck Terminals and Yards on Thursday, August 20 at 5:00 p.m.
For more information, click here.
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 | Beginning August 13, 2009, new requirements for noticing of public hearings will take effect in the City of Long Beach. The changes were made with the goal of increasing community awareness about public hearings, and in an effort to increase public engagement and participation in the planning process.
All Planning applications submitted on or after August 13th will be subject to these requirements. Projects submitted prior to this date will be subject to the previous noticing requirements.
To view the changes taking effect, click here.
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 | Take a journey Inside Long Beach with our host, Nautica de la Cruz, as she explores the many positive changes taking place throughout the city.
Watch the video here.
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 | To download a copy of the August 2009 LBDS Newsletter, click here.
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 | The LBDS internship is a 12-week, unpaid program providing a hands-on learning opportunity about building processes, planning considerations and redevelopment activities in the 5th largest city in California. Interns will have an opportunity to work in each of the 3 bureaus under the direction of a Manager with knowledge and experience in their field, with the opportunity for ongoing mentorship.
Click here for more information.
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 | Take a journey Inside Long Beach with our host, Josh Nasar, as he explores the many positive changes taking place throughout the city.
Watch the video here.
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 | To download a copy of the July 2009 LBDS Newsletter, click here.
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 | A draft of the Downtown Community Plan is available for public review.
To view the draft plan, click here.
For more information, visit the Downtown Community Plan page here.
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 | Take a journey Inside Long Beach with our new host, Josh Nasar, as he explores the many positive changes taking place throughout the city.
Watch the video here.
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 | To download a copy of the June 2009 LBDS Newsletter, click here.
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 | Take a journey Inside Long Beach with your host, Dan Farias as he explores the many positive changes taking place throughout the city.
Watch the video here.
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 | To download a copy of the May 2009 LBDS Newsletter, click here.
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 | Take a journey Inside Long Beach with your host, Dan Farias as he explores the many positive changes taking place throughout the city.
Watch the video here.
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 | The 2008 Annual Report for Long Beach Development Services is now available. The report highlights the accomplishments of our City's Building, Planning and Redevelopment teams. To view the report, click here.
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 | To download a copy of the LBDS Newsletter for April 2009, click here.
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 | The Redevelopment Agency's 2008 Year End Project Report is now available online. The report highlights the Agency's progress and accomplishments throughout the City, and contains information regarding expenditures for Fiscal Year 2008. This year, the report also covers the Agency's Communications and Parking Operations programs, in addition to the Redevelopment Project Areas. To view the report in it's entirety, click here.
To download copies of the report by individual section, please visit our Publications page here.
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On Thursday, March 19th, the Permit Center will open at 9:00 am.
We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Thank you for your patience.
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 | Take a journey Inside Long Beach with your host, Dan Farias as he explores the many positive changes taking place throughout the city. Watch the video here.
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 | Take a journey Inside Long Beach with your host, Dan Farias as he explores the many positive changes taking place throughout the city. This episode looks at how the RDA and LBHDC work closely with our community partners to accomplish great things, while also exploring the RDA's impact on jobs, housing, and the Long Beach economy. Watch the video here.
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 | To download a copy of the LBDS Newsletter for March 2009, click here.
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 | In this episode, watch great stories about:
- Long Beach Villages at Cabrillo, providing homes to formerly homeless LB residents The recent lighting celebration in Downtown Long Beach - the new happiest place on earth! The transformation of Andy Street Parks and open space developments throughout
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The Long Beach RDA announced today that applications are now available for a low-income Senior housing project that broke ground one year ago. The 65-unit senior housing development is being constructed in collaboration with The Long Beach Housing Development Company, the U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and Menorah Housing Foundation.
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Take a journey Inside Long Beach with your host, Dan Farias as he explores the many positive changes taking place throughout the city. Watch the 30-minute show here.
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The RDA is partnering with the Long Beach Housing Development Company and Long Beach TV-Channel 8 on a new series that will explore projects and programs throughout Long Beach that improve our community. To watch a trailer of the show, click here.
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The RDA is seeking proposals for the relocation, preservation, rehabilitation and adaptive reuse of Julian Ship Supply. This historically significant structure is located at 505 West Broadway Avenue, in Downtown Long Beach. All proposals from qualified private development companies, nonprofit groups, or individual developers will be considered. For a copy of the RFP, click here.
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The RDA has made four historic homes available to the public for purchase and restoration. As part of its Willmore Historic Homes project that relocated three of the four early 20th century homes, the RDA is seeking proposals for the ownership and restoration of the following:
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A May 29, 2008 story in the Press-Telegram highlighted the RDA's strategic efforts to eliminate blight and crime from communities. Click "more" to read the full article.
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Watch Long Beach Redevelopment Agency Executive Director Craig Beck and Councilmember Gerrie Schipske discussing Redevelopment and Long Beach Development Services activities on "Heart of the City," LBTV's public affairs program. Watch the video here.
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Watch LBDS Director Craig Beck and Vice Mayor Bonnie Lowenthal discuss the City's LB2030 General Plan Update on "Heart of the City," Long Beach TV 8's public affairs program. To watch the show, click here.
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