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We are a local chapter of the national Strong Towns organization, an education and advocacy-focused group which aims to work closely with local officials to promote and enact policy which embodies the urban planning principles necessary for resilient and financially sustainable town design.
Now with nearly 400 members, we are proud that we are not paid for our advocacy work but instead dedicate our time because we care about our city. We take no direction from the National Strong Towns in terms of policy, but instead discuss our positions as a group. Members have volunteered to help write public comment for city meetings and articles of the local paper, create social media posts, and organize in-person events.
Our Mission
Our chapter’s mission mirrors that of the nation-wide Strong Towns organization:
We advocate for Santa Barbara/Goleta to be safe, livable, and inviting.
In pursuit of this goal, we work to elevate local government to be the highest level of collaboration for members of the community to build a prosperous place.
We seek an end to the mandates and subsidies that cause productive land to be used for motor vehicle storage and, in tandem, work to establish a pattern of development and a transportation network that prioritizes pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit users.
We seek to change zoning rules and regulations to allow for more housing to be built, particularly in areas of the community that are already walkable and bikeable. This goal stems from our wish to see housing become more affordable and to place people closer to jobs, thereby protecting the environment by shortening commutes.
We seek to have our community build more safe biking and pedestrian infrastructure in order to help grow mode share for these options.
Connect with us
Check out our events page to see when our next general meeting is
Connect with us on Discord
Email us at info@StrongTownsSB.org
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March 2023
Our First Meeting
March 2024
First Anniversary Meeting
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