Sully Israel

Sully Israel, the leader of Strong Towns Santa Barbara, shares insights on transforming urban spaces into pedestrian-friendly areas. He discusses how the pandemic allowed Santa Barbara to close a street to cars, creating a vibrant atmosphere for diners and cyclists. Sully highlights the importance of balancing urban safety and accessibility, and how community engagement is essential for sustaining these changes. His grassroots advocacy emphasizes the power residents have in shaping their local environment for the better.