Council OKs amendment to Shoreline Village lease; developer unveils art‑forward renovation
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Summary
Council consented to an amended, restated lease arrangement for property at 429 Shoreline Village Drive and heard renderings of an art‑infused reimagination of the waterfront retail and boardwalk area to be completed in time for the 2028 Olympics.
The City Council on June 10 acknowledged and consented to an amendment to the amended and restated lease with Gateway Enterprises and ABA Shoreline Village, tenants in common at 429 Shoreline Village Drive.
Economic Development staff presented renderings showing proposed boardwalk renovations, outdoor dining spaces, immersive art treatments and open gathering areas intended to increase public use and economic activity at the waterfront at Shoreline Village. The redevelopment focuses on converting underused spaces into more active outdoor seating, pedestrian circulation and art installations.
Staff said the remodel intends to be completed by the 2028 Olympic timeframe, to better showcase Long Beach’s waterfront. Councilmembers expressed support and congratulated the project team.
Why it matters: Shoreline Village is a prominent tourist and downtown waterfront destination. The consent supports a private‑sector renovation intended to modernize public‑facing retail and dining spaces and increase pedestrian activation of the boardwalk area.
