Long Beach City College Begins New Housing Project
The $127 million student housing complex will provide 431 beds for students at the Liberal Arts Campus.
Updated on Oct. 16, 2026 in Construction
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Long Beach City College has officially broken ground on a new $127 million student housing complex at the intersection of Clark Avenue and Beverly O'Neill Way. The project is designed to address student housing insecurity by offering 431 beds across studio, single, and double-bed units.
Why it matters
This facility is intended to support students by providing dedicated housing options in response to changing needs and ongoing housing insecurity. The project serves as a key development for the campus community while utilizing funding secured through voter-approved ballot measures.
The 108,000-square-foot facility will feature three stories along Clark Avenue, with lighting design strictly contained within the property line. The project is funded by Measure LB and Measure AC, which were approved by voters in 2016 and 2024, respectively.
The players
Long Beach City College
A public community college in Long Beach that serves thousands of students across multiple campuses.
Cal State Long Beach
A major public university that will partner with the college to manage the new student housing facility.
The details
The development emphasizes minimal neighborhood impact through its design, which scales down to three stories on the Clark Avenue side. Long Beach City College plans to partner with Cal State Long Beach to oversee the operation of the housing once completed.
Timeline
Voters approved Measure LB in 2016.
Voters approved Measure AC in 2024.
The athletic sports complex broke ground in September 2026.
Construction on the housing project began on October 8, 2026.
The project is expected to be completed in fall 2028.
Market Landscape
This development reflects a growing trend among municipal colleges to expand campus infrastructure to stabilize local student populations. The project follows the pattern set by Measure LB and Measure AC, which institutionalized long-term capital investment for college facilities.
Students can expect 431 new residential options to become available upon the completion of the facility in 2028. The design ensures minimal light and visual disruption for nearby residents during and after the construction process.
The takeaway
The addition of on-campus housing provides a necessary resource for students navigating the local rental market. By planning for reduced neighborhood impact, the college aims to balance academic growth with the needs of the surrounding residential community.
Further reading
For more on infrastructure developments in the area, visit the Construction section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Press Telegram.
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