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City begins update to Open Space Element to address equity, climate resilience and 'rewilding' requirements
Summary
Community Development staff opened a multi‑month effort to update Santa Barbara’s Open Space element to comply with recently enacted state requirements on equitable access, climate resilience and the preservation and expansion of natural areas; staff plan outreach and a draft later this year.
Rosie Deisty, project planner in the Community Development Department, told the Parks and Recreation Commission on March 26 that the city has formally initiated an update to its Open Space element to respond to new state guidance and requirements. The update is intended to inventory existing open space, identify gaps in access and set goals for conservation, recreation and climate resilience.
Why it matters: Senate legislation effective in 2023 requires cities and counties to reassess open‑space…
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