Public Works

Homekey at 1725 Long Beach Blvd

Additional project updates and information will be published on an on-going basis.

Latest Updates - July 2024

The contractor completed Phase 1 work for the 2nd floor resident lounge and new staff working space in March. Crews have since begun Phase 2 work for renovations throughout the lobby, caseworkers’ office, and other 1st floor areas. Backfill of the existing pool is scheduled to begin mid-July, which will kick off construction for the new outdoor patio space. Photos of construction progress are included below.

The contractor is scheduled to perform work Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Parking impacts for residents are not expected. Efforts will be made to minimize inconveniences and minimize construction activities.

Community Pantry Completed and Returned to Site Management Team	New 2nd Floor Staff Office Completed and Delivered to Site Management Team
Demo of Old Flooring at Lobby Area	Lobby Takes Shape as Drywall Crews Work to Finish Walls for New Layout

• February 2024 Update

  The City's contractor began construction in August 2023 and is scheduled to be completed, barring weather or other unforeseen delays, by Summer 2024.
  
  In Early 2024, the contractor will begin renovations to the lobby, caseworkers' office, and other 1st floor areas, along with continuing the construction of an outdoor community space at the former pool area.
  
  The contractor is scheduled to perform work Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Parking impacts for residents are not expected. Efforts will be made to minimize inconveniences and minimize construction activities.
  
  Thank you in advance for your patience and cooperation throughout this project.

Project Information

The Homekey at 1725 Long Beach Blvd Project renovates the former Best Western hotel and converts the facility to provide interim housing for people experiencing homelessness. This project is a part of the State's Project Homekey Program to provide municipalities funding to expand temporary housing for people experiencing homelessness by purchasing and rehabilitating existing properties, such as hotels, motels, vacant apartment buildings, and more.

Improvements include renovations to the lobby, building corridors, and existing spaces to create a community pantry and resident lounge areas, along with security upgrades throughout the facility. The 1st floor areas will be enhanced to accommodate facility operations and select rooms on the 2nd floor will be converted to provide a residents' lounge and additional staff working space. The existing pool will also be removed to permit construction of an outdoor space for residents

*Click Concept Photos Below for Larger View

Project Funding

This project is currently supported by $5,100,000 in Federal Community Development Block Grant Funds through the Project Homekey Grants.

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