The vacant lot at 402 Atlantic Ave. in Downtown Long Beach could look very different. Currently used as a parking lot, the former Mobil gas station site—which was cleaned up in 2014—could be home to a seven-story, 82-unit apartment complex, as first reported by Urbanize LA.
Overall, the architecture can best be described as contemporary California urbanism. There’s a blend of modern residential design, hospitality-inspired amenities, and warm coastal materials mixed with nods to art deco and mid-century modern aesthetics.
What is being proposed for 402 Atlantic Ave.?
Reaching 91 feet in height, this 77,348-square-foot, 82-unit project will feature 10 very low-income units—12% of its total new units—and 82 parking stalls on a 22,500-square-foot lot.
At the street level, the building is anchored by a multi-story podium wrapped in vertical metal fins and extensive glazing, creating an active pedestrian experience.
Retail spaces and transparent storefronts help animate the sidewalks, while landscaped setbacks, mature street trees, and generous corner treatments soften the project’s urban presence. Rounded corners and layered terraces further reduce the structure’s visual bulk, making it feel more welcoming than monolithic…