Lennar Needs to change Plans for SeaportMarina Hotel Location

Lennar has now pulled it's plans for replacement of the SeaPort Marina hotel off the table. The proposed mixed use project that was to bring 425 lofts and townhomes will have to be substantially re-wored according to the article featured in the Grunion Gazette.

Although many always cry out that it is the city of Long Beach slowing development, in this case there are many parties involved. IN this case Gary DeLong, 3rd District Councilman, and the California Coastal Commission both have raised issues of concern on the proposed project.

Many Long Beach residents will be happy to know that a major concern of the plan is to truly understand impact on the environment as well as the traffic congestation on 2nd and PCH. With this delay it looks like we will still be some years away before we see a new structure replacing the Seaport Marina.

New Construction in Long Beach - 5 Builders to Watch

New construction is popular to look for throughout the rest of the country, but sometimes hard to find in cities that are well developed, like the city of Long Beach. Have no fear as nation wide builders still like to develop in southern California. Here are some of the builders that are currently developing projects here.

• Lennar - One of the nations largest builders. They chose downtown Long Beach as the spot to build their project, Pacifica. This project of 62 units provides retail on the first floor and condos and townhomes on floors 2-5.
• West Millenium - They have been a large builder in California for 25 years. Their City Place Loft project provides a location nearby the City Place mall and just blocks from the Ocean. You will find large 1 bedroom models over 1,000 sq ft and townhome models over 1,600 sq ft.
• Standard Pacific Homes - This builder is putting together a project right next door to City Place. Little is known about this development, but as soon as more information is released we will be happy to update you on the project.
• The Olson Company - The Olson Company created the development of 133 Promenade. They are in the final stages of closing out their development as they have just about 20% of their inventory left. With a prime location on the Promenade the development provides easy access to great restaurants on pine like Kings Fish House and of course you are a quick jump to the freeway. With a total of 97 units (some live-work spaces) these lofts, condos and townhomes have been in high demand.
• October Five Development - This group is developing the much anticipated Press Telegram Lofts. Named after the newspaper that used to occupy the great location on Pine St, this upcoming development of over 500 untis promises to be a great building in Downtown Long Beach.

With some of these developments well under way you will want to check them out so you can pick the best location and floor plan for you in the building. If these are sold out, there are still some great resale Long Beach Condos throughout the city.