PROJECTS + PILOTS
See What's Moving
State Street's larger transformation will take time. We're not standing still. These are the projects, pilots and local collaborations helping put visible progress on the street right now.
FROM PLAN TO STREET
Real projects. Real places. Real movement.
Economic DevelopmentVacant to Vibrant
Empty storefronts shouldn't feel like the end of the story. We filled one with local creativity, new visitors and a glimpse of what could move in next. More like this are in the works.
MobilityState Street Loop Shuttle
A free ride that makes more of downtown easier to reach—for families, locals and visitors, while helping more people discover businesses along the way.
SustainabilityNative Plant Pilot
A greener State Street can be a smarter one. We're testing beautiful native plants that use less water, support wildlife and make the street feel cared for.
Economic DevelopmentThe Strangers Project
Hundreds of handwritten stories from around the world and now 600 more from Santa Barbara, turned a State Street Gallery into a place to stop, read and remember how much we have in common.
AmenitiesHave a Seat Pilot
A vibrant downtown includes places to sit. At Towbes Plaza outside the Library, we're creating a simple place to pause, meet up and stay awhile.
Outdoor DiningOutstanding in the Field
A first for Santa Barbara; one long table above the Pacific. We helped turn an iconic place into an unforgettable shared experience and gave people another reason to gather downtown.
Art + FilmWorld Class Santa Barbara
Sometimes we need to see our own city with fresh eyes. Film and art gave locals a new reason to remember what makes downtown extraordinary and visitors a glimpse into what makes State Street and Downtown Corridor extraordinary.
Economic DevelopmentPirate Scavenger Hunt
We turned State Street into a treasure map. The hunt connected 12 iconic destinations and 23 local businesses, giving people a reason to move, explore, and spend time—and dollars—downtown.
ExpansionCapacity Building
Visible action takes serious work behind the scenes. We're building our base, tools and systems that help good ideas launch faster and reach more people.