Public Works

Hamilton Loop Greenbelt

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Background

The Hamilton Loop Greenbelt project was shaped by extensive community input gathered through workshops and a public survey that informed the Hamilton Loop Vision Plan. Designed to reconnect a neighborhood long divided by State Route 91 (SR-91), this community-driven initiative will transform the SR-91 embankment, underpasses, and nearby streets into a vibrant, two-mile greenbelt that links both sides of the freeway.

The Hamilton Loop is planned to feature a pedestrian path, protected bike lanes, community gardens, carbon-absorbing landscaping, play and fitness areas, a dog park, picnic spaces, and more, creating a welcoming and active public space for the community.

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

Overall project timeline is contingent upon contract execution, obligation of federal funds, procurement for design engineering and identifying the full amount of funding for construction. An estimated timeline will be provided once available.

Objectives

• Reconnect a neighborhood divided by freeway infrastructure
• Expand access to parks and open space by creating a new community green space
• Use landscaping to absorb carbon and create a natural buffer between freeway vehicle emissions and surrounding neighborhoods
• Improve safety and accessibility by adding a protected bike lane and a dedicated pedestrian path

Project Scope

• Pedestrian recreation path
• Protected bike lane
• Community gardens
• Landscaping designed to optimize carbon sequestration
• Play and fitness equipment
• Dog park
• Picnic areas

Project Funding

• The project funding currently totals $9.95 million, with the following breakdown:
• $6.5 million from a Port of Long Beach grant for use in all project phases
• $1.25 million in Park Impact Fees
• $700,000 in Measure A funds as part of the Elevate ’28 Infrastructure Investment Plan
• $300,000 of Construction & Demolition (C&D) Recycling Program Performance Audit funds
• $1.2 million in funding secured by the City of Long Beach through a federal planning grant from the 2023 Reconnecting Communities Pilot (RCP) Program, to be used for engineering design, environmental studies and community engagement (currently held, see April 2025 project update below)

   Latest Updates

April 2025

The City was notified of a pause in the $1.2 million 2023 Reconnecting Communities Pilot federal planning grant. However, the City has secured an additional $8,750,000 in funding to support the project’s design and construction. During the design phase, the City will assess the full funding required for construction and seek any additional resources necessary to complete the project.

August 2024

The $1.2M Reconnecting Communities Planning Grant agreement will be presented to the City Council early this fall. Once the City Council approves the grant award, the agreement will be executed prior to project commencement.