Long Beach will hold a community meeting Feb. 20 about projects planned for District 6 leading up to the 2028 Olympics, including the creation of the African American Cultural District.
The Elevate ’28 initiative aims to improve the city before the influx of tourism that will occur during the 2028 Olympics, with nearly 200 projects aimed at enhancing parks, community facilities, accessibility and transportation throughout Long Beach.
Several major projects under Elevate ’28 will take place in District 6, including the restoration of the VIP Records sign, the creation of the African American Cultural District and the Martin Luther King Jr. Park Vision Plan.
Public Works Department staff will give an overview of the projects, and afterwards community members can ask questions and offer feedback. Staff members from various City departments, the Office of Sixth District Councilmember Dr. Suely Saro and local stakeholders will be present to discuss the planned improvements in the district.
Interpretation services will be available in Spanish, Khmer and Tagalog. Free parking will be provided on campus in Lot 2.
Scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 20 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., the meeting will take place at Long Beach City College, Pacific Coast Campus, in Dyer Hall (1305 E. Pacific Coast Hwy.).
To learn more about Elevate ‘28, visit lbelevate28.com.
