Ribbon Cutting & Launch Event
Thursday, September 25th from 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
419 State Street
Please RSVP to the launch event here.
The Downtown Santa Barbara Improvement Association (DSBIA) invites the community to attend a Ribbon Cutting and Launch Event as part of the new organization’s Annual meeting on Thursday, September 25, from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM. This celebratory event marks a new chapter for downtown and will be held at DSBIA's new office, located at 419 State Street.
DSBIA, which replaces and expands on the services of the previous Downtown Organization, is committed to creating a welcoming downtown environment where residents, workers, and visitors feel proud and secure and local businesses thrive.
This is a prime opportunity to meet the inaugural Board of Directors of DSBIA and staff and to learn about DSBIA’s new services and plans to revitalize downtown. Join us to celebrate the many dedicated people who have helped bring about this moment and are helping build its future. Small bites and beverages will be provided.
The event will also include a special tour of the new office space, offering a closer look at the central hub for downtown's future.
At 3:30 PM, the Annual Meeting and Presentation will commence; 4:30 PM- 5:30 PM will be the official Ribbon Cutting, followed by Office tour and networking. DSBIA will share updates and planning for the rest of 2025, and beyond. Highlights include:
Cleanliness - Making the district sparkle! Plans include daily janitorial services and routine power washing with the goal of maintaining sparkling public spaces. DSBIA will also be elevating downtown Santa Barbara’s identity with landscaping to enhance aesthetic appeal, support sustainability, and reinforce the welcoming character of downtown. Plans also include rapid graffiti removal as well as ensuring news racks, water fountains and garbage cans are in good working order, repaired or removed.
Safety – Creating a safe and welcoming space for all. Safety is a top concern of DSBIA. Small grants will be provided for free cameras to private business and property owners to assist in deterring crime and in prosecuting those who commit crimes. In collaboration with the police department, DSBIA will prioritize areas to add lighting, security patrols and other action steps to mitigate crime.
Communication & Responsiveness -- DSBIA will set up structures and protocols for strong coordination with police, social service providers, and outreach teams to address complex needs expeditiously. They will also produce a public communications plan to update the community regularly on DSBIA activities, progress and other news.
