The City of Long Beach is making a direct play to entice entrepreneurs and business owners into its fold with the unveiling of an interactive real estate map aimed at transforming vacant spaces into thriving businesses. The map, known as the Long Beach Vacancy to Vibrancy Real Estate Map, is a digital platform that consolidates data on properties for lease or purchase within the city. As reported by the city's official website, the tool offers a complimentary service for those scouting locations for their business ventures.
According to Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson, "Finding the right place to establish your business is key to long-term success for both new and established entrepreneurs." He highlighted that the new map tool reflects the city's commitment to fostering a friendly environment for business development. In a move to truly help streamline the search for the perfect business location, the map provides a user-friendly interface with detailed information on specific zones, including business improvement districts (BIDs) that are pivotal to commercial revitalization efforts.
The platform showcases an extensive list of available properties and includes features that allow for refined searches based on listing type, property size, and other detailed requirements. These capabilities support strategic decision-making by showing potential sites that carry prospects for economic growth. Not only does the map offer current real estate listings, but it also integrates local BIDs data, enabling users to drill down into particular areas of interest and understand the additional public services that these districts provide.
The city's Economic Development Department Director Bo Martinez championed the new tool by stating, "The new Vacancy to Vibrancy map streamlines access to valuable real estate data that we strongly believe will help foster business advancement and promote a more robust economy." This initiative demonstrates the city's approach to actively supporting local commerce by providing resources to quickly align investors and entrepreneurs with viable locations.
This real estate mapping service is a part of a suite of digital tools offered by the city. It works in tandem with existing analytics resources such as the City’s Small Business Insights tool, which can enhance understanding of local market conditions and highlight potential business development areas. For those interested in making Long Beach their business base, the city has extended an invitation to explore the map and is offering support through the provided contact details for the Economic Development Department.
As Long Beach continues to develop as a notable destination for tourists and businesses, with its popular downtown area, beaches, and attractions like the Queen Mary and Aquarium of the Pacific, this digital initiative represents another step toward knitting a stronger economic tapestry for the city's future.
