DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION OF SANTA CRUZ
Think TanksCalifornia, United States2-10 Employees
DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION OF SANTA CRUZ is a small think tank focused on the downtown area of Santa Cruz, California. It conducts community research and organizes events intended to engage both residents and visitors with downtown activities, including initiatives like a Customer Parking Survey to gather local input on parking and activation, and collaborations with local institutions to host interactive programs. The organization positions itself at the intersection of research and community programming within the Santa Cruz downtown ecosystem. The group operates in the think-tank space and works with local partners, including UC Santa Cruz and the Museum of Art & History, as well as municipal partners, to support downtown vitality through programs. In 2025, it announced the inaugural Vintage Walk, a downtown event aimed at highlighting offerings for locals and visitors. The organization is based in Santa Cruz and maintains a website at downtownsantacruz.com.