The Santa Barbara Chapter of the American Institute of Architects invites the community to view a window exhibit, representing the work and ideas that were explored during a Community Design Charrette to reimagine downtown.

Viewers can see how the 16 teams, including 160 architects, landscape architects, engineers, students, and other stakeholders, illustrated possible solutions to integrate housing, enhance the open spaces and the connectivity, and improve the vitality of downtown Santa Barbara.

Selected illustrations and designs will be on display at vacant storefront windows at 833 and 901 State St. until Jan. 4. Masks and social distancing are required for outdoor viewing.

“We embrace the future of downtown Santa Barbara with our imagination. It’s the preview of life’s coming attractions,” said local architect Tai Yeh, AIA.

To inform their design work, a community survey was conducted with more than 4,700 responses. The results are available at AIASB.com. The public is invited to comment and provide thoughts on the ideas and concepts at AIASB.com.