affordable housing

$7 million in loans approved for affordable housing projects for low-income seniors, unhoused

The two projects would add 134 units of affordable housing near Downtown Long Beach serving low-income seniors and people experiencing homelessness.

Jason Ruiz

Aug 22, 2024 — 3 min read

A rendering of the five-story, 82-unit affordable senior housing project at Alamitos Avenue and Third Street that's expected to be under construction by the end of 2024. Photo courtesy City of Long Beach

Two affordable housing projects catering to low-income seniors and people experiencing homelessness could be under construction by late 2025 after the Long Beach Community Investment Company voted Wednesday to provide up to $7 million in support.

Cars driving past a variety of two-story buildings.

Parking minimums in Long Beach could be changed as proposal heads to City Council

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A person stands next to book shelves and a poster that says "Let your librarian be your guide."

The importance of Long Beach’s queer history

During “Discovering Long Beach’s Unknown Queer History” on Saturday, Phillip Zonkel and other panelists hope to shed some light on the city's often overlooked past.

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A person stands next to a cat tree with multiple cats resting on it and looking very happy.

Scratch This: It's all things cat in the newest cat meetup joint in town!

The Cool Cat Collective is a purrfect (sorry) addition to a cool stretch of street!