iClip Courthouse Groundbreaking

City and State Officials gathered on the corner of Magnolia and Third Street for the groundbreaking ceremony of the new downtown courthouse. The state-of-the-art building will be named in honor of former California Governor and Long Beach resident George Deukmejian.

The Courthouse will replace the current one which was built in 1959 and now suffers from overcrowding and limited accessibility. The two-city block Deukmejian Courthouse will not only provide 31 spacious courtrooms with natural light, but will also include rental space for county justice partners, commercial tenants and compatible retailers. Providing this mixed use is essential as the 531,000 square-foot complex is the first of its kind in the United States to be financed with an innovative public and private partnership.

Construction will begin this year with completion targeted for late 2013. Not only will this project provide an economic boost for our city but it will also create an icon for our downtown.

For more information on new George Deukmejian Courthouse visit: http://www.courts.ca.gov/2784.htm

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