FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT TO INVIGORATE HALF BLOCK OF LONG BEACH

Long Beach, CA, August 12, 2013

The City of Long Beach is revitalizing a half-block in need of an upgrade at the corner of Long Beach Blvd. and Anaheim Street across from the Blue Line.

Gwynne Pugh Urban Studio (GP-US) was selected to complete a full façade improvement for four consecutive buildings. The renovation will provide significant visual and aesthetic improvements, upgrade, strengthen and unify the block to reinvigorate it as a desirable pedestrian oriented environment.  Team members include EGG Office for signage. The design will involve local artists to enliven this urban area at the pedestrian level with color and public art.  This project is another urban design element to help invigorate the neighborhood. The project is being funded by a Community Block Development Grant.

Gwynne Pugh Urban Studio has a successful and long standing relationship with the City of Long Beach as well as with numerous public agencies throughout Southern California. GP-US has brought a wide breadth of architectural and urban design experience to Long Beach and will again do so with the Facades project.

GP-US is nationally known for innovative and sustainable design, and has a proven track record for creating energetic and lively environments.The Urban Studio team has unique skills in both small and large-scale civic interventions that have resulted in thriving community centers.