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Project spotlight: CSU Long Beach

April 14, 2025

Project spotlight

CSU Long Beach unveils transformative student union renovation


Major capital investment aims to reimagine the heart of campus life

California State University, Long Beach has announced an ambitious plan to transform its student union into a cutting-edge campus hub designed to foster connection, engagement, and well-being. The proposed renovation—driven by student input—features upgraded dining options, expanded event and lounge spaces, and modernized facilities that prioritize flexibility, inclusivity, and sustainability. The new design aims to create a vibrant center of campus life that reflects the needs of today’s students while preparing for tomorrow’s.

B&D is proud to have supported this project by advising the university on the development of the preliminary program, financial strategy, and student fee structure. Our role helped ensure that the vision for the student union was matched by a viable implementation plan—aligning ambition with affordability and long-term stewardship.

Click here to learn more about CSULB’s vision for its student union and what it means for the campus community.

"The leadership and information from B&D, and the clarity with which they provide it, brings added credibility to the process and ensures that a range of university stakeholders, including senior leadership and our board, are fully informed for – and confident in – their required decision making.”

B.J. Crain, Former Interim Vice President for Finance and Administration
Texas Woman’s University

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