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Santa Barbara / State Street Promenade Survey Results

Our assumptions about large retail and office space as the foundation of our downtowns are being shattered. The level of interest and concern about #downtown #SantaBarbara’s health is demonstrated by the nearly 5,000 survey responses the AIA has received and the 150+ design professionals who will volunteer their time this month and next to 'Repurpose, Reimagine, Reuse, and Reenvision Downtown State Street,'” said Architect Dennis Thompson

Over 93% of respondents supported the idea of #permanently #closing part of #StateStreet to #vehicular traffic in one form or another.

Results were closer when it included cyclists with 56% approving the promenade for #bicyclists as well as pedestrians and 35% favoring only pedestrian use.

The top four categories for long-term activities on State Street included dining, music, art, and places to sit.

Perhaps the most debated issue of downtown development is the incorporation of high-density #housing.

63% of respondents approved the idea of more housing in the downtown State Street area. The majority of support was geared toward small one to two-bedroom rental units capped at no higher than three stories in height.

The majority of respondents stated they would need a car if living downtown and would pay extra for a parking space

https://www.edhat.com/news/state-street-promenade-survey-results-released