A Holiday Inn in Central Long Beach will likely soon become permanent housing for those who are homeless. The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted at its Tuesday, Oct. 13, meeting to move ahead with purchasing and renovating the property at 1133 Atlantic Ave., between 11th and Anaheim streets, for $21.5 million as part of the state’s Homekey program, which funds the conversion of hotels, motels and other properties into long-term homeless housing. The site will provide 135 units of permanent supportive housing. The board is set to receive comments and finalize the purchase at its Nov. 10 meeting. “This is an innovative partnership with the State that builds on our effort to get homeless seniors inside during this pandemic,” LA County Supervisor Janice Hahn said in a statement. “By buying this Holiday Inn and other hotels and motels across the County, we can create long-term supportive housing units for seniors in […]
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