Create State - State Street Master Plan

On October 21, 2025, City Council authorized a contract with Moule and Polyzoides to provide consulting services that support the City of Santa Barbara in completing the State Street Master Plan. In addition, Council authorized staff to complete a feasibility analysis for an alternative stormwater compliance project, as part of the design approach for State Street between Ortega and Carrillo Streets. Work has been reinitiated on the State Street Master Plan with Moule and Polyzoides, and an updated draft Master Plan will be presented to City Council on April 28, 2026, for input and guidance. Following the City Council meeting, the draft Master Plan will be available for public review and comment, including by the State Street Advisory Committee. The final Master Plan, incorporating comments by the public, will be shared with the City Council in Summer 2026. The City looks forward to advancing this important project for our downtown this year. 

Concepts prepared by Moule and Polyzoides are currently undergoing further analysis. Concepts are being reviewed by internal City Departments and conversations about the State Street Master Plan are underway with the Downtown Santa Barbara Improvement Association and Strong Towns Santa Barbara.