Recent Streetsblog LA posts about Long Beach

(Editor’s Note: The Simple Art of Beautification Part I can be found here.) Talk to anyone who has lived in Long Beach for a bit and—whether one gripes about or praises this particular characteristic—this city is always described as a “little-big city,” essentially meaning that though the city houses over a half-million people, the engagement […]

Oftentimes, we feel far too overwhelmed with the act of bettering our neighborhoods. There’s a sense of futility, particularly paired with the economic crisis, that overshadows creative and innovative ways to handle even the most simplest of beautification tasks. Say, for example, a sidewalk. Many of us know that fences, barriers, bridges, and sidewalks serve […]

Following an initial meeting on October 22 which was attended by some 60 people, the city of Long Beach will  offer three public meetings  that will offer citizens the chance to provide input regarding the Daisy-to-Myrtle Bike Boulevard. Stretching from the northern tip of the 9th District where Long Beach meets Paramount all the way […]