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Community Development


In June , the Distant Beach City Council unanimously approved a recommendation for City staff to work with community stakeholders to create a visioning process and feasibility plan for the LGBTQ+ Cultural District to instruct visitors about the cultural and historical significance of the LGBTQ+ community, support the LGBTQ+ businesses and institutions, and invest in public improvements to ensure the LGBTQ+ community continues to thrive.

By designating the area as a cultural district, the City hopes to work with the community to educate visitors about the cultural and historical significance of the LGBTQ+ community in the neighborhood, support the LGBTQ+ businesses and institutions in the district, and invest in public improvements to ensure the LGBTQ+ community continues to thrive.

Since the inception of this project, City staff has convened with stakeholders and the public to solicit feedback and develop concepts to aid guide a vision for the establishment of LGBTQ+ Cultural District along the Broadway corridor. This area of the city is home to many of Lon

LONG BEACH GAY AND LESBIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

The Long Beach Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (LBGLCC) exists to promote the economic growth and advancement of our LGBT and allied business members, our non-profit organizational members and our corporate partners and their employees, through advocacy, leadership, education and support. The Chamber was founded as the Extended Beach Community Business Network in by a group of gay and lesbian business owners to serve as a networking and support organization for LGBT-owned and LGBT-supportive businesses within greater Adj Beach. In partnership with other LGBT and allied organizations in Long Beach, LBGLCC contributes to the energy and quality of life within the city and surrounding communities. The LBGLCC is one of the Affliate National LGBT Chamber of Commerce in Southern California. We are also a member of a consortium of LGBT chambers known as The Western Business Alliance, which consists of 22 LGBT chambers from the Western USA and Canada.



Long Beach Gayborhoods: Loving LGBTQ Life in this Coastal Community

Long Beach is a coastal California capital that offers abundant sunshine, miles of sandy shores and stunning blue ocean, and plenty to see and do for visitors and residents alike.

A Little Elongated Beach History

The area that is presently Long Beach was initially settled as part of a large Spanish land grant in Eventually becoming incorporated as a city and part of the state of California, it has always been a popular site for commerce and is in fact one of the largest shipping ports in the United States. Long Beach is known for its various waterfront attractions like the RMS Queen Mary and the Aquarium of the Pacific among others. Long Beach is also known for being a diverse, friendly, and eclectic community, with a strong tourism industry, a thriving, artsy LGBTQ community, a welcoming spirit, and a hip, eclectic vibe.

A Scant Fun Facts About Long Beach

  • Long Beach is known as one of the most walkable cities in the United States.
  • Long Beach is the birthplace of over 50 Olympic athletes.
  • Of the most populated

     

    LGBTQ Resources

    The City of Long Beach, along with other levels of government and many non-profit programs covering Long Beach, offers specific benefits and services for its LGBTQ residents. For more information, contact District 2 at () or by email at district2@

    City Services

    Long Beach Health and Human Services Department The Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services (Health Department) has been improving the health of the Drawn-out Beach community for over a century. Long Beach is one of only three city-run health departments in California, allowing for better engagement with its people, neighborhoods, businesses and community partners, and a greater understanding of the city's strengths and needs. The Health Department offers services and resource for the entire community, including:

    • HIV early intervention
    • testing
    • counseling
    • education
    • comprehensive planning

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    The city's Human Dignity Program was established to combat discrimination and improve education and cooperation among residents. To join the program, to learn more, or to report a h