The "Downtown Long Beach CA" area has gone through a vibrant revitalization which still continues. New hi and low-rise condos, Manhattan style loft developments, condo conversions, new malls and entertainment complexes all either at the beach or within a several blocks walk continue to sprout. A total urbanization of the area is under way. It really is quite spectacular. 

Downtown Long Beach is growing and improving daily. Just 10 years ago the crime rate in the Downtown Long Beach area was staggering. While parts of the area are still a bit gritty, it has come a very long way. The many new condo's and conversions on and off of East Ocean Blvd. have contributed to the substantial rise in equity in the area.

The close proximity of the Long Beach Airport, it's ease of use and it's future planned expansion, have aided Long Beach and Downtown Long Beach in becoming highly desirable places for today's urban minded professionals to live, work and play. Arrive at the airport 30 minutes before your flight, park your car, walk across the street, check in your bags, go to your gate (short walk) and take off, with time to spare, this just could not be any easier. Which is probably why the city saw the merit in making Downtown Long Beach a Wireless Hot Zone.

"The development of Downtown Long Beach is extremely exciting because it will energize the community through the growth and diversification of retailers while also providing aesthetic improvements, enhanced infrastructure, and upscale housing," said Barbara Kaiser, Manager of the City of Long Beach's Redevelopment Agency. "At the center of the Southern California coastline with easy access and an inviting atmosphere, it's easy to see why more developers are choosing to invest in Downtown Long Beach."

See the full Downtown Long Beach Neighborhood article over at Long Beach Real Estate Home.