The people is what makes the North Pine neighborhood in Downtown Long Beach so special, said Robert Lebsack, a local artist who just finished painting a mural that highlights the different qualities of this neighborhood.

Painted on the side of Planet Fitness at Fourth Street and Pine Avenue, the artwork is the first in a series of murals that will adorn different neighborhoods of the downtown area thanks to the Downtown Long Beach Alliance.

The organization launched the project, called the DTLB Neighborhood Map Mural Project, which aims to serve as a colorful visual guide to Downtown Long Beach neighborhoods’ landmarks, personality, and pride. The initiative is being led by the Placemaking team and the DTLB Alliance Placemaking Committee, officials said.

In an effort to build stronger n

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