The city of Santa Cruz recently announced the release of the public review draft of its downtown plan expansion project, which would change the zoning in the neighborhood south of Laurel Street to pave the way for a new stadium and a series of highrise buildings. Community members are urged to provide their feedback about the document by July 10.
The face of downtown Santa Cruz could soon dramatically change. The City Of Santa Cruz began developing the Downtown Plan Expansion in June 2021 and is now in the late stages of planning. If
"I can’t predict the future, but I can recognize a pivotal moment when it happens, and that moment for the city of Santa Cruz is now," writes Susan Monheit in a Guest Commentary. "There are 42 significant developments on the city website that developers have proposed and City Council is in the process of approving."