Cambodia Town Grand Entrance
Cambodia Town Gateway Daytime Rendering
Cambodia Town Gateway Nighttime Rendering
Anaheim Street Aerial
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Background
To honor the rich history and cultural contributions of Cambodia Town, the City of Long Beach is planning to install a grand entrance sign on Anaheim Street. This landmark will serve as a welcoming gateway for residents and visitors, enhancing community pride and increasing visitor foot traffic that will support local businesses.
This project is part of the Elevate ’28 Infrastructure Investment Plan, a historic initiative dedicated to enhancing Long Beach parks, community facilities, mobility access, and streets. Learn more at lbelevate28.com.
Timeline
| Planning | Fall 2024 to Summer 2025 |
| Community Feedback Period | Spring 2025 |
| Design & Permitting | Summer 2025 to Fall 2025 |
| Construction Start | 2027 |
Project timeline is set barring weather delays and other unforeseen circumstances.
Objectives
- Highlight Cambodia Town’s significance as a cultural and business district and the community’s cultural contributions in Long Beach
- Reinforce a sense of identity and belonging among Cambodia Town residents
- Draw visitors and increase foot traffic to support local businesses
- Support broader neighborhood revitalization efforts as part of the Anaheim Corridor and MacArthur Park improvements
- Improve public spaces
Project Funding
This project is supported by Measure A funds as part of the Elevate ’28 Infrastructure Investment Plan.
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Latest Updates
April 2026
Throughout 2025–2026, the Cambodia Town Grand Entrance project has progressed through several key milestones.
In April 2025, two draft gateway concepts were developed and presented to the community for feedback during the Cambodian New Year Festival, as well as through an online survey available in Spanish, Khmer and Tagalog. Concept 1 drew inspiration from the Cambodian Apsara Crown, while Concept 2 was influenced by the Buddhist temple and UNESCO World Heritage site, Angkor Wat.
Over 1,000 responses were received across both formats, with a majority favoring Concept 1 as the preferred option. Key feedback emphasized the need to simplify the design, reduce the number of pointed structures from five to three, and minimize the use of floral appliqués.
Incorporating this feedback, the design was revised accordingly, and the final concept was unveiled by City officials at the Cambodian New Year Festival on April 4, 2026.
Construction is expected to kick off in 2027. Check back for updates.
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