A strategy for retrofitting, rebuilding and adding public parking in downtown Santa Monica, the Downtown Santa Monica Parking Task Force expands the City’s Park-Once circulation pattern and creates a safe, convenient and vibrant pedestrian-friendly street network.

Municipality-provided parking structures nestled next to the retail- and office-dominated business district are within walking distance of housing. The size and location of the parking structures, supported by shuttles and other local transit, generates public open spaces and provides pedestrian and transit links between downtown and surrounding Neighborhoods and Districts. Distributing parking throughout the area increases the vitality of businesses and promotes urban activity, ensuring that Santa Monica remains vital for residents while meeting the requirements of short- and long-term visitors, tourists and employees.