Climate Fridays Santa Barbara: Better Buildings for a Better Future
Category: Event Calendar
Date and Time
- Friday, Aug 7, 2026 4pm - 5:30pm
Location
CEC's Environmental Hub
1219 State St., Santa Barbara, 93101
Details
Join the Community Environmental Council (CEC) for August's Climate Fridays Santa Barbara as we explore how smarter building policies can help create a more sustainable, resilient region. Hear from Dennis Allen, founder of Allen Construction and CEC President's Council member, and Karl Hutterer, Santa Barbara Museum Of Natural History Emeritus Director and CEC Board Member, about the City of Santa Barbara Sustainability Department's Better Buildings Pilot Program. The program's incentive-based approach rewards development projects delivering measurable benefits for climate, housing, mobility, ecological health, and public spaces. Learn how innovative policy can encourage higher-performing buildings while supporting community priorities. Climate Fridays Santa Barbara are hosted by CEC, the Society of Fearless Grandmothers Santa Barbara, and the Santa Barbara Sierra Club on the first Friday of each month to create space for fellow climate activists, students, allies, community partners, and friends to take collective action and collaborate to protect our planet.
