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Long Beach Residents Invited to Share Input During Community Development Week
By Staff Writer
Published on Wed, Mar 18, 2026
Shape the future of Long Beach during National Community Development Week.
Hosted by the City’s Community Development Department, the weeklong effort is all about connecting with the community—through events, workshops and a citywide survey—to gather input on how federal funding supports housing, neighborhood improvements and essential services across Long Beach.
At the center of the effort is a community survey, open through May 2, which will help guide the City’s 2026 HUD Action Plan, a key document that determines how federal funding is invested locally. These funds support programs such as the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) and Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG), all of which play a role in expanding affordable housing and strengthening neighborhoods.
From April 6 to 11, City staff will also be out in the community—going door-to-door in eligible neighborhoods, attending local events and sharing updates on social media through @LongBeachBuilds.
Community Development Week Events
Residents are encouraged to stop by, learn more and share their feedback at the following events:
Civic Plaza Information Booth and City Council Proclamation
Tuesday, April 7, 5 p.m.
Long Beach Civic Plaza and City Hall (411 W. Ocean Blvd.)
Virtual Action Plan Community Meeting
Thursday, April 9, 6–7 p.m.
Join online or by phone at 213.338.8477 (Webinar ID: 982 1284 2365)
Brooms Across West Long Beach Community Clean-Up
Saturday, April 11, 9 a.m. – noon
Meet at Pacific Coast Highway and San Gabriel Avenue
(RSVP encouraged but not required)
In the current fiscal year, Long Beach received approximately $8 million in federal funding to support housing and community development programs. These investments help bring projects to life across the city, from new affordable housing developments to neighborhood improvements and supportive services.
