About Larry

Larry Rich is the Sustainability Coordinator for the City of Long Beach and also has an extensive background in city planning in the area. He attended college at Long Beach state and has been working and living in the area ever since. Larry participated in the development of the Long Beach 2030 plan, the creation of Green Building Standards for both municipal and private development projects, and the adoption of the City’s Construction and Demolition Debris Recycling Program.

Mr. Rich received a Bachelor’s of Arts degree in Geography with an emphasis in Urban and Regional Studies from California State University Long Beach in 1992 and has been working for the City of Long Beach since 1998. Larry is also a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Accredited Professional with the U.S. Green Building Council.

ILG Contributions

• Case story contributor