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Staff outlines open space element update, seeks commission input on goals and priorities
Summary
Planning staff presented draft goals and an updated process for Santa Barbara’s open space element, including equity, habitat protection, regional connections and implementation actions; commissioners offered feedback on metrics, accessibility, and collaboration with other departments.
City planning staff and the Parks and Recreation Department presented an update May 28 on the ongoing revision of Santa Barbara’s open space element, outlining draft goals, mapping work and a timetable for public review and adoption.
Staff said the update will include narrative context, an inventory and updated maps, and a goals‑policies‑implementation framework consistent with the general plan. Draft goals presented to the commission include: enhancing livability through a diverse open-space network; securing stable, adequate funding for maintenance and acquisition; improving regional…
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