Getting Long Beach Ready for the World — and for What Comes After
In 2028, Long Beach will welcome the world. Rex Richardson is making sure we're ready — not just for two weeks of competition, but for the long-term investment, infrastructure, and civic pride that will define Long Beach for a generation.
Through the historic Elevate '28 initiative, Rex is directing $1.1 billion toward more than 180 infrastructure projects across the city, including:
A $50 million Convention Center upgrade.
A new waterfront amphitheater.
The largest pavement improvement effort in city history — more than 42,000 potholes repaired in 2025 alone.
Restoration of 150 acres of the Los Cerritos Wetlands — the largest expansion of public green space in Long Beach since the 1960s.
Rebuilt parks, bridges, and cultural landmarks throughout the city — with every neighborhood feeling the difference.
Through the Grow Long Beach Initiative, Rex has targeted aerospace, healthcare, ports, education, arts, and tourism so Long Beach emerges from the Olympic era stronger and more economically resilient than ever. The Olympics aren't just a moment — they're a launching pad.