Urban Planning and Visioning Services

This subcontract for Urban Planning and Visioning Services involves the development of a long-term, 50-year visioning document for the City of Santa Barbara Planning Division. The primary objective is to create a comprehensive State Street Master Plan that establishes a framework for urban development across the 400 through 1300 blocks of State Street. This planning effort will integrate various urban elements, including adjacent paseos, plazas, parking facilities, and cross streets, to ensure a cohesive revitalization of the downtown area. The selected contractor will utilize advanced GIS mapping tools and urban design modeling to execute the project requirements. All planning and development activities must strictly comply with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines. This project serves as a foundational roadmap for prime contractors involved in future downtown revitalization projects, providing the necessary structural and design guidance for long-term urban growth in Santa Barbara.