The Official Website of the Santa Monica Land Use & Circulation Elements

It's Here!

The opportunity is here for an introduction and overview to the

LUCE Strategy Framework (Land Use and Circulation Element)

Electronic Downloads of the LUCE will be available Sunday, May 18 on this website.

Over the last few years, the Community & the City have worked intently together to develop a cohesive and inclusive vision for the future of Santa Monica.

Please join us at the upcoming Planning Commission meetings to share your thoughts on the LUCE strategy.

Thursday, May 22nd
Civic Auditorium 	      
Presentation, Discussion and Public Comment

Wednesday, May 28th
City Council Chambers 	      
Continued Discussion and Public Comment

FINAL LUCE PRESENTATION BRIDGES HOUSING, ECONOMIC & ENVIRONMENTAL POLICIES FOR CITY'S LONG TERM FUTURE

The community workshop on April 2nd wrapped up the public outreach series on the development of the Land use and Circulation element (LUCE) update. Over 100 residents, members of the business community, and others participated in this event that included economic and policy analysis on the proposals for future modifications to the City's land use districts and transportation strategy. View the LUCE Policy and Decision Making Framework to see how it all comes together to preserve and protect our neighborhoods, while enhancing the quality of Santa Monica.

Download the entire LUCE presentation (or watch the entire workshop video). You can also download a summary of comments produced from the event.

Additional presentations, videos and summary reports on the entire LUCE effort can be viewed in our LIBRARY.

Transportation Workshop Draws Big Crowds, Big ideas from Community

On Saturday, March 1, over 100 Santa Monicans commented on the Circulation Element's plans, programs and policies in a open house format that put them in direct contact with staff and the long-term strategies to improve transportation and mobility in our city. Read the summary of comments and suggestions.

Below are some of the maps and presentation materials featured at this workshop. Click on any of the images below to DOWNLOAD the full sized version


Street Network	Transportation Demand Management	Transit System

Walking in Santa Monica	Bicycle Network	Automobile Network

Public Review Draft of the City’s 2008-2014 Housing Element now available!

Click here for the Public Review Draft of the City’s Housing Element for the 2008-2014 planning period. The Housing Element is prepared in compliance with State law and includes policies to guide housing production in the city to meet its Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA).

This update also references housing strategies for a longer horizon that reflect the direction of the Land Use & Circulation Element. Hard copies are available for review at all Santa Monica public libraries and copies may be obtained at the City Hall Planning Counter, 1685 Main Street.