Discover South Gate
The Community Development Commission (CDC) of the City of South Gate, along with the city's Community Development Department, assists businesses expanding or re-locating to South Gate. The CDC has a strong, ongoing redevelopment program aimed at helping new and existing businesses grow in selected industrial and commercial sections.
Redevelopment benefits a community by improving areas suffering from blight conditions such as physical deterioration or economic depression. A revitalized area encourages new investment, increased opportunities for businesses and job creation. Redevelopment efforts have positive "spill over" effects which can improve the economy and quality of life for the entire community.
The CDC is interested in quality redevelopment projects in Redevelopment Project No. 1 and its responsive staff can facilitate developmental processes and approvals. Private developers are encouraged to contact the Community Development Department staff during the conceptual phase of their projects so processing can be made as easy as possible.
With a progressive, pro-business climate, the Agency stands ready to help developers and investors make their projects work by offering:
- Location Assistance
- Site Preparation
- Design Assistance
- Site Acquisition
- Development Incentives
- Financial Packaging
A prime factor in the successful siting and expansion of South Gate's businesses is the city's location in the southeast section of the Greater Los Angeles Metropolitan Area. South Gate is served by all major modes of transportation-with immediate and convenient access to the Long Beach (I-710) and Century (I-105) freeways, air terminals (LAX & Long Beach) and rail routes to major ports.
South Gate is an ideal location for businesses in high-technology, manufacturing, and the import-export trade for the following reasons:
- Large, industrially-zoned parcels of land are available at highly competitive prices
- Property taxes are among the lowest in L.A. County
- No utility user tax
- Resident blue and white collar labor pool
- A diversity of suppliers nearby
- Full range of municipal services, including a local police force recognized for its community involvement and crime prevention programs.
For these reasons and more, we invite you to look closely at South Gate now if your business is considering expansion or relocation. Please give us a call at (323) 563-9529.