The city of Santa Barbara is the latest among the region’s cities to review and update its general plan.

The next public meetings are on June 22 and June 23 at 630 Garden St.

This is a chance to create a denser, more energy efficient and more prosperous city that better attends to the needs of its citizens.

Having fought back successfully against draconian height limits for buildings, citizens will get a chance to define the city they want. Among those with useful ideas is the Community Environmental Council, a community and business group trying to promote reduced carbon use and energy efficiency.  Let your voice be heard.

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