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State Street Master Plan

Tess Harris
State Street Master Planner
(805) 564-5563
THarris@SantaBarbaraCA.gov

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Latest News

Staff members at State Street Master Plan Pop Up Event.
State Street Master Plan Public Comment Closes Tuesday, June 30
The City’s public comment period for the State Street Master Plan closes on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Written comments may be emailed to StateStreetMasterPlan@SantaBarbaraCA.gov.   Following the public comment period, staff will be…
Fresh vegetables on a table. The City seal and Certified Santa Barbara Farmers Market Logo sit across the image.
State Street Master Plan Pop-Up Events
The City invites the public to attend upcoming tabling events at the local Santa Barbara Certified Farmers Market to review the State Street Master Plan and provide input. Community members are encouraged to visit the City’s table, learn…
State Street News
900-1100 Blocks of State Street lined with palm trees and American flags, featuring shops and crosswalks.
Draft State Street Master Plan Available for Public Review and Comment
The City has released the Draft State Street Master Plan and Appendices for public review. The plan reflects community priorities and guides future improvements to shape downtown Santa Barbara for everyone, now and for generations to come…
Art Installation
Carrillo Street: Modified Traffic Pattern Starting April 13 for Art Installation
Beginning Monday, April 13, crews will install a large asphalt art mural at the intersection of Carrillo and State Streets as part of the Asphalt Art Initiative. The intersection will remain open throughout the project, with modified…
carrillo Intersection
Zapotec Weaving Meets Asphalt Art
Join lead artists Eddy Jimenez and Irene Ramirez for an engaging introduction to Zapotec rug weaving, natural dye techniques, and the cultural symbolism embedded in traditional designs. Through textiles on display, educational materials,…
Asphalt art on crosswalk
City Awarded Bloomberg Philanthropies Asphalt Art Grant
We’re thrilled to announce that Santa Barbara is one of 10 cities across Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. selected to receive a $100,000 grant from the Bloomberg Philanthropies Asphalt Art Initiative. The program uses art and design to improve…
State Street News
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