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Long Beach Briefs: City Embarks on Compassionate Initiative and New Sidewalk Vending Ordinance

Long Beach Embarks on Compassionate Initiative: Renovation Commences for Youth Shelter & Navigation Center

LONG BEACH —The City of Long Beach Jan. 30 marked the beginning of renovations for its forthcoming youth shelter and navigation center, the city’s first-ever permanent shelter facility for youth experiencing homelessness, that will offer temporary shelter and supportive services for youth ages 18 to 24. This $4.1 million project will add to the city’s suite of temporary housing facilities for people experiencing homelessness.

The youth shelter and navigation center, located at 1718 Hayes Ave., will offer two core resources: support services to youth ages 18 to 24 and daily storage for people experiencing homelessness, regardless of age, year-round seven days a week. The center will house 12 shelter beds with restrooms, showers, laundry facilities, a kitchenette and lounge area. Young people will be provided with connections to comprehensive social service supports as well as case management on site.

Renovations on the 5,400-square-foot center will begin in February. The interior will be entirely remodeled, transforming from an empty shell into a warm and welcoming space. 

For more information on the city’s efforts to reduce homelessness in Long Beach, visit longbeach.gov/homelessness

Details: Read more here.

 

LB Takes Stride in Urban Planning: New Ordinance Regulates Sidewalk Vending

LONG BEACH — The new ordinance, which will go into effect on Feb. 23, aligns with California’s Safe Sidewalk Vending Act (SB 946), which decriminalized sidewalk vending.

This action creates a clear path for those who would like to sell food from compact mobile food operations, more commonly known as food carts, or other merchandise.

A comprehensive handbook and other educational materials will be available by the time the ordinance is in effect. The city is also creating a multipronged educational campaign to alert current and potential vendors of the new ordinance, the associated requirements and financial assistance opportunities.

Details: http://tinyurl.com/sidewalk-vending-ordinance 

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