The Long Beach Senior Arts Colony, a 200-unit, transit-oriented residential community designed for active seniors began construction on April 21 with a groundbreaking ceremony attended by several EngAGE staff members; representatives from the builders, Long Beach Housing Development Company, Meta Housing Corporation and Century Housing Corporation; the management company, Western Seniors Housing; and local government, including Long Beach Mayor Bob Foster. More information and pictures are available on Mayor Bob Foster’s blog and in an article in the Long Beach Post.
News from Long Beach Senior Arts Colony
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I am interested in knowing more about the Long Beach Senior Arts Colony that is being built. I am a senior, moved to Long Beach 1 1/2 years ago.
Please check back in a month or so and we can give a phone number for interest – the project will be complete in the Fall.
As I read more and more regarding the L.B. Senior Arts Colony, I am coming to the conclusion that it is not what I thought. I was under the impression that this was along the lines of the Burbank Senior Arts Colony, which advertised in the past, that it is a senior residence for seniors who were in the arts profession comprising of musicians, performing arts field, painters, sculptors, etc. etc.
But now I see that The Long Beach Senior Arts Colony is geared more for all seniors who are of low income, homeless, and otherwise. That is wonderful. It will be a great place for seniors who cannot afford market rates and to have activities geared to the arts. It is wonderful for the community too.
I will not be checking back though, because for me personally, this is not what I am looking for. I do look forward to seeing the completion of this wonderful project.
A minimum of 68 units will be designated as affordable housing with rent levels at 30% to 60% of the Area Median Income, however there are a total of two hundred units available. This is similar to the way Burbank Senior Artists Colony is set up. I hope you’ll investigate the property when it’s ready to see if it’s right for you!
Cynthia Friedlob
Blog Administrator
Personally this is the ideal apartment complex for my lifestyle. I would totally enjoy the features & amenities. Please welcome me home! Thank you for your attention.