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Four Pillars of Economic Development in the City of Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz Economic Development four pillar strategy to support the City of Santa Cruz.

08/01/24 Housing

2024 Affordable Housing Month Recap

May is Affordable Housing Month. This year, we celebrated with many events including the groundbreaking of Pacific Station North.

07/02/24 Lifestyle, Culture, Tourism

4 Outdoor Spaces to Explore in Santa Cruz

In 12 square miles, the City of Santa Cruz boasts 50 parks and open spaces, 4 City-maintained beaches, and a small craft harbor for you to enjoy.

05/01/24 Housing

City of Santa Cruz Prohousing Designation

The City of Santa Cruz officially received a Prohousing Designation Award on August 4, 2023, from the California Department of Housing and Community Development Department (HCD).

04/02/24 Arts

“Pacific Dream” to be Unveiled this Summer on New Beach Street Bathrooms

As part of the Beach Street restroom renovations, a new three panel glass tile mural created by Santa Cruz local Taylor Reinhold will be unveiled this summer.

03/21/24 Housing

Habitat for Humanity Women Build

For the second year, the Economic Development and Housing Team got to volunteer during Habitat for Humanity Monterey Bay's Women Build.

02/15/24 Business

Business Spotlight: Terra & Self

Terra & Self first came to life in 2020 when founder Kenne Johnson began selling her self-formulated skincare products primarily online. Now a brick and mortar location, learn more about her journey here.

02/12/24 Business, Retail, Housing, Infrastructure

Economic Development Strategy Update

The City of Santa Cruz Economic Development Strategy was adopted in 2021. Since then, much progress has been made as detailed here.

01/18/24 Business, Retail, Arts

12 New Businesses to Visit in 2024

2023 was a big year of business growth for Santa Cruz...here are 12 businesses to visit in 2024.

12/28/23 Business, Housing, Arts, Infrastructure

A Big Year for Our Downtown

Here's a quick recap on all that we've been able to accomplish in 2023.

11/15/23 Culture, Arts

Celebrating Surfing in Santa Cruz

We're celebrating Surfing in Santa Cruz by combining the work of local photographers and surfers to capture to Santa Cruz vibe. See the photos and learn more here.

11/10/23 Arts

Arts & Economic Prosperity 6 Study Shares Insight into Arts and Culture Economic Impact

Brand new national study shows a $38 million economic impact in the City of Santa Cruz last year

10/10/23

Business Spotlight: Hannah Fisher Counseling

Ever since high school, Hannah Fisher knew that she wanted to work in mental health care. Learn more about Hannah Fisher Counseling here.

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