Open the Street
I vigorously oppose the ordinance allowing Parklets in the city Right of Way.
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Show Us the Money
How much can the City of Santa Barbara expect to spend on the “promenade” project?
City Blight
The latest City Council meeting and the thought of “kicking the can” down the road for another year or more while our city declines makes it impossible to be quiet.
Limitations
I’m glad someone is enjoying State Street, because it sure isn’t anyone who’s handicapped.
Keep State Walkable
Cities built before the dawn of the automobile were built for humans, not machines, creating walkable and more social communities.
Open the Street
I support Cass Ensberg’s design.
A State Street History
As a former Santa Barbarian (SBHS ’75) who still has family in the area, I find the State Street debate confusing.
State Street Is for Everyone
I hope the author of “Cars Won’t Help State Street,” and everyone else, especially the Mayor and City Council, will read Jacob Lesner-Buxton’s Voices piece, “Looking for Good Allies.”
An Open Letter to Our Mayor and Councilmembers
We believe that it is essential that we immediately Restore El Pueblo Viejo (State Street) by reinstating vehicular flow to revive business and to use our time, talents, and money for more pressing issues!
Cars Won’t Help State Street
I’m always amazed when people send in letters complaining that the absence of cars on State Street has somehow been responsible for empty store fronts and an increase in the number of unhoused people.