We dream of State Street in the heart of Santa Barbara being a thriving pedestrian walkway that is sustainably designed, accessible, and community-centered .

Inspiration for A Better Way: State Street.

Community Design Sessions

  • Community Design Session #1 – Current State & Visions for the Future

    Join us in November 2024 for our first monthly Community Design Session to reimagine downtown Santa Barbara, beginning with State Street. We’re bringing together a diverse group of community members to dream up sustainable urban design solutions for State Street.

    Seats are limited. For more information or if you wish to get involved, please email us at abetterwaycac@gmail.com.

  • Community Design Session #2 – Street & Ground Level

    Join us in December 2024 for our monthly Community Design Session to reimagine downtown Santa Barbara, beginning with State Street. We’re bringing together a diverse group of community members to dream up sustainable urban design solutions for State Street.

    Seats are limited. For more information or if you wish to get involved, please email us at abetterwaycac@gmail.com.

  • Community Design Session #3 – Street & Urban Furniture

    Join us in January 2025 for our monthly Community Design Session to reimagine downtown Santa Barbara, beginning with State Street. We’re bringing together a diverse group of community members to dream up sustainable urban design solutions for State Street.

    Seats are limited. For more information or if you wish to get involved, please email us at abetterwaycac@gmail.com.

  • Community Design Session #4 – Commercial & Parklets

    Join us in February 2025 for our monthly Community Design Session to reimagine downtown Santa Barbara, beginning with State Street. We’re bringing together a diverse group of community members to dream up sustainable urban design solutions for State Street.

    Seats are limited. For more information or if you wish to get involved, please email us at abetterwaycac@gmail.com.

  • Community Design Session #5 – Commercial & Paseos/Parking

    Join us in March 2025 for our monthly Community Design Session to reimagine downtown Santa Barbara, beginning with State Street. We’re bringing together a diverse group of community members to dream up sustainable urban design solutions for State Street.

    Seats are limited. For more information or if you wish to get involved, please email us at abetterwaycac@gmail.com.

  • Community Design Session #6 – Street & Lights/Signage/Gateway

    Join us in April 2025 for our monthly Community Design Session to reimagine downtown Santa Barbara, beginning with State Street. We’re bringing together a diverse group of community members to dream up sustainable urban design solutions for State Street.

    Seats are limited. For more information or if you wish to get involved, please email us at abetterwaycac@gmail.com.