Long Beach Breaks Ground On New Affordable Housing, Will Offer 'Much Needed Stability'

LONG BEACH, CA — Long Beach officials have broken ground on a new community project that will transform a vacant lot into permanent supportive low-income housing.

Known as The 101 will create 51 fully-furnished one-bedroom units for low-income individuals, homeless families and anyone at risk of losing their current homes. The project is led by Jamboree, a nonprofit affordable housing developer.

"The groundbreaking of The 101 marks an important step in our ongoing efforts to expand permanent supportive housing in Long Beach," Sixth District Councilwoman Dr. Suely Saro said in a statement Tuesday. "This development by Jamboree Housing will bring much-needed stability, services and dignity to low-income individuals and families who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness."

The 101 is being built in Long Beach's South Wrigley neighborhood, which is just east of the Los Angeles River and north of Pacific Coast Highway.

The multi-million dollar project was funded through partnerships with state agencies and several private loans, according to city officials. The Housing Authorities of the City of Long Beach also contributed 51 vouchers from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, which are meant to establish unit-based subsidies rather than tie them to individual tenants.

"We’re proud to support this new development in South Wrigley,” Alejandra Ramirez, Chair of The LBCIC, said in a statement. “It reflects our commitment to expanding access to affordable housing with supportive services."

Jamboree Housing's Community Impact Team, meanwhile, will provide on-site services and connect people living at The 101 with local resources that will allow them to grow.

The 101 is expected to be completed by late 2026, according to Long Beach officials.

"The 101 reflects Long Beach’s commitment to building a city where everyone has a place to call home,” Mayor Rex Richardson said. "By investing in communities that provide stability and support, we’re not just addressing homelessness—we’re strengthening the foundation of a more inclusive, compassionate Long Beach.”