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Business Infrastructure Housing Arts & Culture Journal About Where Work & Culture Converge: Supporting the Economic Vitality of Santa Cruz A Go-To Resource for Economic Development in Santa Cruz Business Development We are your go-to resource for business growth and creation within the City of Santa Cruz Infrastructure & Property Development We guide complex multi-year City projects that drive and underpin our economy Housing Development & Preservation We shepherd multi-family mixed income housing projects from idea to move-in Arts & Culture Development We support the arts & cultural events that make Santa Cruz a great place to live, work, & visit Learn More Why We Choose Santa Cruz A morning surf session. An easy bike ride to Companion Bakeshop. A quick stop at Verve Coffee Roasters. Working through the day at NextSpace Coworking, a local startup, a bike maker, or your own business. Wrap up the day at the latest popup at The Food Lounge or take the kids Downtown to check out Dance Week. This is a day in the life of the average Santa Cruz professional. This is Santa Cruz. Near Silicon Valley & the SF Bay Fresh Talent @ UC Santa Cruz Committed Infrastructure Growth An Accepting, Diverse Community Unparalleled Natural Environment Surf at sunrise. Bike to Westside restaurants, breweries, & wineries. Stop for coffee and baked goods on your way to work at a local or international business. Wrap up the day at a popup, shopping, or take the kids Downtown for an event or stroll down Pacific. This is why people choose to live and work in Santa Cruz. Choose Santa Cruz is the flagship program of the Santa Cruz Economic Development Department. Dedicated to being a helpful, trustworthy, transparent, and responsive team, we’re passionate about supporting a flourishing and expansive local economy and committed to serving the community. Seriously, we’re here to help. Industries Culture and environment have strongly influenced the development of industry in Santa Cruz. Resources Index A Partner in City Government Culture The Santa Cruz Experience In Depth: 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. Read More 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). Read More 04/02/24 Arts LIGHTSPEED” 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. Read More 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. More Posts Industries Tech Tourism Sports Artisanal Marine Organics Genomics Creative Retail Resources Business Development Resources Infrastructure and Property Development & Management Resources Housing Development Resources Arts & Culture Development Resources Culture Events Environment Health Sports Entertainment Neighborhoods Family Friendly Journal Business Culture Projects Tech Sports Lifestyle RSS Feed Projects Wharf Master Plan Wayfinding Kaiser Permanente Arena Pacific Station North & South Abbott Square Tannery Arts Center National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center Upcoming Significant Downtown Projects Data Quick Facts Fun Facts Weather Demographics Location Economic Indicators Housing Education UCSC Impact Arts Impact About Team Vision & Values Contact Business Development Infrastructure and Property Development & Management Housing Development & Preservation Arts & Culture Development Sign Up for Our Newsletter Subscribe Mon - Thurs 9am-5pm, closed for lunch 12pm-1pm 337 Locust Street Santa Cruz, CA 95060 (831)...