Planning Commission

Planning Commission approves plans to convert Union Bank building into housing

The adaptive reuse of the former Union Bank building in Downtown Long Beach is part of a proposed 275-unit development at the site.

Jason Ruiz

Sep 6, 2024 — 3 min read

A rendering shows the proposed reuse of the former Union Bank building on the corner of Ocean Boulevard and Golden Shore near the entrance to the 710 Freeway. Photo courtesy city of Long Beach.

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A picture of two guns — one black one gray — and two ammunition magazines.

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Four men sit at a black table scowling at each other in front of two American flags.

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