Bring Life to Vacant Spaces: Long Beach Launches Storefront Art Program
The City of Long Beach is rolling out a new initiative aimed at turning empty storefronts into engaging, community-focused spaces through public art.
This program matters to BOMA/GLA members because it offers a practical way to enhance property appeal, support local businesses, and create more inviting commercial corridors.
What You Need to Know
The program is a partnership between the City of Long Beach and the Arts Council for Long Beach.
Property owners with vacant commercial spaces can apply to have their storefronts temporarily transformed with original artwork created by local artists.
The goal is to activate underused properties, improve the look and feel of business corridors, and attract potential tenants.
Installations are temporary and are removed once a tenant leases the space, leaving behind a more inviting and vibrant street-level environment.
How It Impacts You
For property managers and owners, this program provides a low-cost way to make vacant spaces more appealing, signal activity in the corridor, and attract tenants more quickly.
Enhancing the street presence of your property can also help reduce vandalism and improve community perception.
For service providers, there are opportunities to support clients through related services like lighting, signage, maintenance, or property marketing, all of which can complement the activation efforts.
Stay Connected
Programs like this show how creative partnerships can support the broader health and success of commercial corridors.
BOMA/GLA will continue to track initiatives like this and other developments affecting commercial real estate.
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