State Street Master Plan
Category: Development Map
Address
put in center of map State Street (400–1300 Blocks)
Santa Barbara, CA
Details
Development Status: Planned
Estimated Completion: TBD
Developer: City of Santa Barbara
Photo Credit: City of Santa Barbara
The State Street Master Plan is a comprehensive 20-to-30-year visioning document designed to revitalize downtown Santa Barbara into a safe, vibrant, and pedestrian-focused urban destination. Building on the momentum of the temporary pandemic-era street closures, the plan transforms the public right-of-way into a lively space that reflects the community’s values and historical identity. Following a multi-year outreach process, the City Council reviewed the Draft Master Plan in April 2026, with refinements focusing on long-term design, feasibility for alternative stormwater compliance, and district-specific concepts. The final Master Plan is scheduled for approval in Summer 2026 and will serve as the definitive guide for shaping downtown for generations to come.Quick Look: Project TimelinePhaseDateStatusProject InitiationFall 2021CompletedCommunity Outreach2022 – 2023CompletedNew Project Team OnboardLate 2025CompletedPublic Draft ReviewApril 28, 2026-CompletedApproval of Final Plan-Summer 2026Upcoming
