Placemaking at the Local Level: Livable Communities,
Thriving Economies
June 7-9, 2023
This conference investigates how local governments enhance the quality of life in their communities by addressing critical issues such as climate change, housing, aging infrastructure, and economic development.
Session topics will include, but are not limited to:

Addressing Critical Infrastructure Needs at the Local Level

Building Local Revenue Through Tourism

Homelessness in the City: At the Crossroads of Affordable Housing, Support Services, Property Values, and Use of Public Land

Rethinking Emergency Management and Preparedness in the Face of Escalating Climate Threats
Step 1
Register for the conference
Step 2
Reserve a room
Schedule-at-a-Glance
Time | Event |
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12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Registration |
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Micro-Certifications (Additional Fee Applies) |
1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Breakout Sessions |
3:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Break |
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Networking Reception |
9:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. | After Hours Get Together |
Time | Event |
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7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. | Registration |
7:45 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. | Breakfast |
8:45 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. | General Session/Keynote |
10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. | Breakout Sessions |
11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. | Lunch |
12:45 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. | Workshops and Breakout sessions |
5:45 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. | Networking Reception |
9:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. | After Hours Get Together |
Time | Event |
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7:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. | Registration |
7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. | Breakfast |
8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. | Keynote with ICMA President |
9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. | Breakouts |
Conference Location & Hotel
Conference Location & Hotel
Hilton Long Beach
701 W Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90831
We’re under four blocks from Pine Avenue and dozens of unique eateries in the downtown area are within three blocks. We are only 10.2 miles from the Long Beach Airport (LGB).

Reservations
A special rate of $182 (exclusive of tax) has been reserved for attendees of the 2023 ICMA Local Government Reimagined Conference.
Reservations may also be made by calling 562-983-3400 and reference the 2023 ICMA Local Government Reimagined Conference.
Reservations must be made by Tuesday, May 16, 2023. This date is not a guarantee of hotel room availability. After this date, reservations will be accepted on a space and rate availability basis.
Beware of unaffiliated organizations that may appear to offer lower rates or falsely represent ICMA. They may be illegitimate, not have the rooms to sell, have unreasonable cancellation or change penalties, or be completely non-refundable. Please be aware of and report any unauthorized solicitation to ICMA.
Getting There
The hotel is located 9 miles to Long Beach Airport. Estimated Taxi is $25 each way; $20 uber/lyft each way. The hotel does not provide shuttle service.
For those driving, the GPS address is 701 W Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90831.
Valet parking is currently available for $34.00 and self-parking is available for $27.00 a day.