Empowering Communities
Smart Action for Growth & Equity
Santa Barbara
Smart Action for Growth & Equity, Santa Barbara (SAGE-SB) is a community-based organization with objectives and purposes that include promoting safe and equitable housing and development, supporting affordable and workforce housing, and taking action to safeguard a sustainable, resilient and equitable community.
Three projects Sage-SB is currently evaluating:
- 1609/1615 Grand Avenue (Grand Avenue and California St)
- 505 East Los Olivos (Behind the Mission)
- Paseo Nuevo (Downtown SB)
Urgent!
The 505 E Los Olivos project (behind the Mission) is moving forward!
Now is the time to Act!
April 11, 2026 – SB City issues Notice of Environmental Delay. Community response to the City of Santa Barbara is due June 9, 2026.
Consider writing a letter to the City. We have created a guide with some topic ideas and a list of email addresses to send your letter (email):
Download a flyer that you can pass around to neighbors:
Thousands signed our petition to the City of Santa Barbara! Read our letter of thanks to all of you:
Even though we have submitted the petition to the City, we are keeping it open in order to submit more signatures in the future. If you have not yet signed it, please add your name:
Join us – Get Involved!
- Make your voice count. SageSB is your advocate to local decision makers. More voices – bigger impact.
- Be informed and ready to act. SageSB monitors events, keeps you informed and prepares you to respond when it’s most impactful.
- Understand Builder’s Remedy. How it limits and removes local authority. SageSB bridges local limitations through their outreach to you.