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The Long Beach City Council will discuss a potential plan to replace an underutilized portion of the Terminal Island Freeway in West Long Beach with nearly 25 acres of new green space.

Tiny Tim Plaza started out as a gas station and a dozen or so stores. Now it’s a thriving mixed-use community, minus the gas station.

U.S. cities lack land for new development but have many derelict or defunct parcels in need of revitalization. There are an estimated 70,000 strip mall centers in the country, all with tremendous potential for affordable and workforce housing.

City officials have expressed interest in developing the Elephant Lot, which could bring a new hotel other attractions to the Downtown waterfront and also affect the Grand Prix's route. An eight-year-old conceptual design shows how it could work.

SANTA ANA, CA - A grand opening was just held for La Placita Cinco, a 51-unit affordable housing community that includes residential and retail in Santa Ana, CA. The project includes $6 million in funding from the City of Santa Ana and will provide much needed affordable housing to Orange County. Located at 2239 West 5th Street, La Placita Cinco includes 20 two-bedroom units, 29 three-bedroom units, and 2 four-bedroom units. Available units and monthly rent levels range from $881 to $2,154....