Long Beach's Revitalization: A Case Study

The coastal city of Long Beach, CA, has succeeded in rebuilding a coherent, transit-friendly, family-oriented downtown.

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April 3, 2005, 7:00 AM PDT

" 'What's not to like?' That's a question asked by some urban planners, who point to Long Beach as one of the most dramatic examples in Southern California of creating a pedestrian-friendly, mass-transit-oriented urban center.

In a port city that has long stood in the shadow of Los Angeles, the revival is for many the source of great pride. But it has also come at a steep price. The city has spent $459 million in redevelopment money, coupled with an estimated $1.5 billion in private funds. Some community activists have long complained that the city is spending too much on glitzy new developments while neglecting other parts of California's fifth-largest city."

Thanks to Chris Steins

FULL STORY: Tide Turning for Parts of Long Beach

Saturday, April 2, 2005 in The Los Angeles Times

Community / Economic Development California

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