Nonprofit Linc Housing has broken ground on a new affordable housing community at the historic Armory building. The development, named Armory Arts Collective, will deliver 64 units for seniors.
Construction Begins on Armory Arts Collective
Linc Housing has started construction on the Armory Arts Collective in the East Village Arts District of Long Beach. The Armory building has sat vacant for years. It will be transformed into a five-story residential building through adaptive reuse.
The development will accommodate seniors aged 55 and older earning between 30% and 70% of the area’s median income. The project aims to address the need for affordable and stable housing in Long Beach.
Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson and City Councilmember Mary Zendejas joined the groundbreaking ceremony. The mayor emphasized that the project blends historic preservation with new residential development to expand affordable housing options for seniors…