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!
Community Development
About The Program
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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Grand Opening: Filipino American Cultural Heritage Collection
Join the Long Beach Public Library (LBPL) at the Harte Neighborhood Library for the grand opening of LBPL's Filipino American Cultural Heritage Collection! The celebration will feature guest speakers, a ribbon-cutting ceremony and a Filipino family storytime celebrating community storytelling and cultural pride.
When: Saturday, May 31, at 10:30 a.m.
Where: Bret Harte Neighborhood Library (1595 W. Willow St.)
With a deep commitment to education and theempowerment of the Filipino American community,we are proud to unveil one of Southern California’slargest Filipino American collections. This collectionfeatures bilingual books and materials in multiple Filipino languages.
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 [email protected] 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!
- ClimateLB Youth Climate Action Fund Microgrant Program - March 17, 2025
- Brooms Across West Long Beach – Jan. 25, 2025
- City of Long Beach Advancing Peace Steering Committee Youth Application – Dec. 20, 2024
- Long Beach Parks, Recreation & Marine's Who-Ville Winter Village – Dec. 14, 2024
- Westside Promise Day of Activation – Nov. 16, 2024
- West Long Beach Neighborhood Clean Up – Nov. 2, 2024
- West Long Beach Fair Housing Workshop – Oct. 29, 2024
- LB Church Collective Love Our City – West LB Neighborhood Clean Up – Oct. 12, 2024
- Fiesta in the Park – Sept. 28, 2024
- LBUSD-Inaugural Latino Heritage Celebration – Sept. 28, 2024
Neighborhood Leadership Program Summer Workshops
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.)
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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 [email protected].
