Development Services
Each year, the American Planning Association celebrates National Community Planning Month in October—a time to recognize planners’ work to improve the livability of the community.
Stay tuned for future events and follow #LBPlanningMonth on social media for more information.
Past Events
Join us for a family-friendly community resource fair, in collaboration with the Department of Parks, Recreation, and Marine. We will have resources and activities from various City Departments, free giveaways, and more! RSVP at lbplanningoutdoors.eventbrite.com.
LBDS Outdoors: Community Resource Fair
Saturday, October 26
10:00 am – Noon
Whaley Park
5620 E. Atherton St.
Grab your bike and join us for a casual neighborhood ride and food tour through the West Long Beach community in collaboration with Walk Long Beach, Walk Bike Long Beach, and Pedal Movement. Come explore local businesses and restaurants, all while imagining infrastructure to improve your neighborhood. RSVP at lbplanningwalkbike.eventbrite.com.
Park-to-Park: Walk/Bike Tour
Saturday, October 19
Hudson Park
9:00 am – 11:00 am
2335 Webster Ave.
*Meet at W. Hill St.
Park-to-Park: Walk/Bike Tour
Saturday, October 19
Hudson Park
9:00 am – 11:00 am
2335 Webster Ave.
*Meet at W. Hill St.
Interested in a career designing cities to better serve the communities that live, work, and play in them? Join us for a panel and networking event to learn more from urban planners in a variety of City departments about career paths and opportunities. RSVP at lbplanningcareers.eventbrite.com.
Careers in Urban Planning
Tuesday, October 15
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library
5870 Atlantic Ave.
Careers in Urban Planning
Tuesday, October 15
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library
5870 Atlantic Ave.
Join us for an educational workshop on the basic elements of the City’s development review process and the key role community members play in the planning process, in collaboration with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles. This workshop will be conducted in Spanish with English interpretation available. RSVP at lbplanning101.eventbrite.com.
Planning 101 Workshop
Tuesday, October 8
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Long Beach Rescue Mission
1430 Pacific Ave.
*Workshop will be in Spanish, English interpretation will be available.
Planning 101 Workshop
Tuesday, October 8
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Long Beach Rescue Mission
1430 Pacific Ave.
*Workshop will be in Spanish, English interpretation will be available.
#LBPlanningMonth Media
Celebrate #LBPlanningMonth and join us at one of our upcoming events:
On Tuesday, October 8, 2019, City staff presented on National Community Planning Month at the City Council meeting.
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