State of the City 2026: Santa Barbara

South Coast Chamber — City Managers Panel · May 4, 2026

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Opening: downtown cultural district and business recovery

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A mayoral speaker opened by thanking the South Coast Chamber and described downtown recovery efforts: upgrades linked to the Santa Barbara International Film Festival moving into the 900 block, a renovated central library plaza and nearby cultural anchors (Granada Theater, Music Academy of the West). The speaker framed these as elements of a strengthened cultural district aimed at helping businesses thrive.

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City managers from Santa Barbara, Goleta and Carpinteria spoke at a South Coast Chamber panel about downtown recovery, infrastructure, budgets, economic development and housing, outlining permitting reforms, budget gaps and regional development trends.

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