Long Beach to Host Planning for Housing and HOME Roadshow Open House

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PRESS RELEASE

Above: Community members participate in a previous Planning for Housing open house held at Billie Jean King Main Library in November 2025.

Long Beach, CA - The City of Long Beach Community Development Department (Department) will host its second Planning for Housing: An Open House to share information on housing production efforts and rezoning projects in Long Beach. The event will take place on Tuesday, Feb 10, 2026, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Bixby Park Community Center (130 Cherry Ave.).

The open house will allow residents to explore many topics, including the Enhanced Density Bonus (EDB) Ordinance. In one portion of the open house, staff will conduct the final EDB Ordinance workshop, presenting the updated draft Ordinance with proposed changes and soliciting feedback from the community. The updated EDB Ordinance and feedback collected during this event is anticipated to be brought before the Planning Commission in April 2026 and the Long Beach City Council in June 2026 for final adoption.

The event also serves as the fourth installment of the Housing and Homelessness Opportunities, Mobilization and Engagement (HOME) Community Roadshow, an initiative from the City's Office of Homeless Strategy and Partnerships to foster open dialogue around housing, homelessness and the City's ongoing efforts to address these critical challenges.

The open house will cover a range of other topics, including zoning, urban planning and housing, specifically: Everyone's Coast, Zone In: 10th to Broadway, Downtown Shoreline Vision Plan, Accessory Dwelling Units, Open Space and Recreation Element Update, Religious Facilities Overlay and Housing Element Mid-Cycle Analysis. The goal is to provide an opportunity to talk with staff about various City initiatives and issues in one convenient place.

During the open house, attendees can ask questions and speak directly with staff from the Department's Planning Bureau, Building and Safety Bureau and Housing and Neighborhood Services Bureau, as well as the Office of Homeless Strategy and Partnerships.

Feedback collected during the event will help guide the City's housing policy work, which supports the goals of the certified Sixth Cycle (2021-2029) Housing Element and ensures alignment with state housing mandates.

On-site interpretation services will be available in Spanish. Other languages will be available upon request by emailing [email protected]. Pre-registration is not required but highly encouraged at lbcd.info/planningforhousing.

This event is part of the City's ongoing commitment to equitable, inclusive housing policies that address the diverse needs of Long Beach residents. More information about the upcoming open house and the City's housing policies is available online at longbeach.gov/housingpolicies.

Media inquiries may be directed to Craig Nakano, Community Information Officer, Community Development Department, at 562.570.7174 or [email protected].

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