Community Development



About The Program

Westside Promise (WSP) is a 10-year community investment plan for West Long Beach, an area that has been historically under resourced. In the coming years, the Community Development Department will be coordinating programs in the area and identifying grants and other partnerships to help bolster investment in the westside.

The current WSP focus is on areas that revolve around housing supply, climate resiliency, capital improvements and economic development. In the coming years, the Community Development Department will be coordinating programs in the area and identifying grants and external partnerships to help bolster investment in the westside.

The City of Long Beach recently unveiled the Westside Promise - A Decade of Transformation for West Long Beach. This booklet outlines our vision for the future and our current progress in the Westside. It celebrates the community's strengths and sets forth the 10 Commitments to West Long Beach for the next decade.

Learn more by watching the Westside Promise Promo Video!

The WSP presents the City's accomplishments and positive impact on West Long Beach, highlighting key milestones, community initiatives, and ongoing commitment to improvement. Click on the images below to learn more.




Collaborative Westside Promise Events


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Trade and Industrial Technology Programs for Teens & Young Adults

The Long Beach College Promise (a partnership between Long Beach Unified School District, Long Beach City College, CSU Long Beach, and the City of Long Beach) comes to the Harte Library for a special presentation on career opportunities in Trades & Industrial Technology. This information is ideal for high school students or graduates, caregivers, and members of the community looking to explore highly skilled technical jobs.

When: Thursday, April 17, 2025, at 5:30 p.m.
Where: Bret Harte Library (1595 W. Willow St.)

View the event flyer in English, Spanish, Khmer and Tagalog!


Neighborhood Leadership Program Workshop

Join us for National Communty Development Week's Neighborhood Leadership Program (NLP) Community Workshop!

When: Wednesday, April 23, 2025, from 6 – 7 p.m.
Where: Silverado Park (1545 W. 31st St.)

The NLP assists grassroots residents and provides them with the skills, knowledge and resources to make a difference in the quality of life in our community. This program is free to participants and is partially funded through the Federal Community Development Block Grant program.

Spanish interpretation will be available. Attendees requiring interpretation services in another language must register 72 hours in advance.

Registration is optional but encouraged by RSVPing online or calling 562.570.1010.


Long Beach Tree Planting Program

The Long Beach Office of Climate Action and Sustainability offers a program for residents to add more greenery to their neighborhood. Through the Parkway Tree Planting Program, residents can apply to receive a free tree for their parkway at longbeach.gov/treeplanting.

How to Sign Up:

  • Choose a tree from the list of available trees.
  • Complete the tree planting permit and tree maintenance agreement forms.
  • Submit your forms by email to TreeRequest@longbeach.gov OR mail them to:
    • City of Long Beach, Office of Sustainability: 411 W. Ocean Blvd., 6th floor, Long Beach, CA 90802

Westside Long Beach Economic and Market Study

The West Long Beach Market and Economic Study was developed in response to Long Beach City Council direction to attract investment and neighborhood-serving uses through economic research and community outreach. The study aims to support thoughtful development and revitalization efforts in West Long Beach and was first presented to the public on Wednesday, March 12, 2025.


Office of Civic Innovation’s Quarterly Community Meetings

  • When & Where: More info coming soon!

Other West Long Beach Events

Food Finders Community Marketplace

  • When: Fourth Saturday of the Month from 9  11 a.m.
  • Where: Admiral Kidd Park (2125 Santa Fe Ave.)


Bret Harte Neighborhood Library’s Weekly
Programming

  • When: Various Dates
  • Where: Bret Hart Neighborhood Library (1595 W. Willow St.)

Contact

IN COLLABORATION WITH THE OFFICE OF CIVIC INNOVATION
The Technology & Innovation Department's Office of Civic Innovation (OCI) will oversee implementation of the Love Your Block grant and management of external partnerships. OCI's role in the Westside Promise includes establishing community co-creation teams, conducting data-driven analyses, and facilitating grassroots solutions.

For more information, please email WestsidePromise@longbeach.gov.