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Upcoming Events

PRIVATE Special Event
Sat May 25 @ 3:00PM - 06:00PM
Portuguese Festa Parade
Sun May 26 @ 7:45AM - 11:00AM
Farmers' Market Downtown Brown's Birthday Party
Thu May 30 @ 6:00PM - 09:00PM
San Luis Obispo Greek Festival
Sat Jun 01 @11:00AM - 07:00PM
San Luis Obispo Greek Festival
Sun Jun 02 @11:00AM - 04:00PM

SLO Parking Guide

SLO Public ParkingFor information on parking in Downtown San Luis Obispo, how to avoid tickets and other helpful hints.

Click here to view the guide.

Current Forecast

San Luis Obispo, CA, US

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Humidity: 67%
Visibility: 0 mi
pressure: 29.98 in falling
Sunrise: 5:50 am
Sunset: 8:06 pm
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Downtown Association Employment Opportunites

Thursday Night Promotions Internship

The San Luis Obispo Downtown Association is currently seeking a dynamic individual(s) to intern at Thursday Night Promotions Farmers' Market. Interns will work closely with the Thursday Night Promotions Event Coordinator in the execution of the weekly Thursday Night Downtown Farmers' Market event. If interested, please contact Diana Cotta at 541-0286 or diana@downtownslo.com.

Click here for Job Description

 


 

Duties of the SLO Downtown Association

The Downtown Association primarily serves its members in the areas of Parking, Promotions, Design, Economic Activities, Thursday Night Promotions and Food Beverage & Services (see our committee page). Committees for these issues are comprised of business owners, employees and the public at large. The 11-member Board of Directors is comprised of business owners and managers.

One important fact about the Downtown Association operation is that it is entirely voluntary, with the exception of the staff, and that it is a member-run organization. The businesses are their own guide and determine the ultimate direction of the Downtown Association.

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Strategic Plan

When the Downtown Association’s current Strategic Business Plan reached its shelf life of five years in 2006, the organization realized it was important to update the guiding document to assist in navigating through the waters of change looming on the horizon. The City Council concurred, agreeing to fund a major portion of the update.

Begining in March 2013 the Downtown Association began the process of updating its current plan looking forward to 2018 and beyond. This update will be released at the State of Downtown Breakfast meeting on August 7, 2013 and posted here shortly afterward.

Click here to view the Downtown Association Strategic Plan Update for 2007

 

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors meets every second Tuesday, 7:30 AM, in the Downtown Association conference room. Board members serve 2-year terms beginning April 1st of the election year and ending March 31st; two consecutive terms may be served. Board members serve as chairs and members of one of the standing committees. Other committee assignments include finance, nominating and executive committees.

SLO Downtown Association Board of Directors

Downtown Association Tax Information

The 2011 San Luis Obispo Downtown Association Tax Information

Click here for more information


Staff

Deborah Cash

Executive Director

e-mail: dcash@downtownslo.com

Brent Vanderhoof

Administrative Assistant

e-mail: brent@downtownslo.com

Diana Cotta

TNP Event Coordinator

e-mail: diana@downtownslo.com

Sarah Ragan

Promotions Coordinator

e-mail: sarah@downtownslo.com

Jennifer Behrens

Promotions Assistant

e-mail: jennifer@downtownslo.com

Mukta Naran

Digital Marketing Coordinator

e-mail: mukta@downtownslo.com

Boundary Map

SLO Downtown Boundary Map

Great American Main Street Award Winner

Great American Main Street AwardSan Luis Obispo, California was awarded The Great American Main Street Award in 1999 by the National Trust For Historic Preservation. Since 1995, this esteemed award has been presented to five US Cities each year, recognizing them for their successful preservation-based downtown revivals.

SLO Downtown Association

1108 Garden Street, Suite 210
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Phone: (805) 541-0286
Fax: (805) 781-2647
E-mail: sloda@downtownslo.com

DOWNTOWN SECURITY
805-458-5153

Old SLO Trolley

Trolley service is provided from both of the parking structures and at convenient locations within the Downtown core approximately every 15 minutes. The fare is 50 cents. Hours of operation are:

  • Thursdays - 5  to 9 p.m. - Year Round
  • Fridays - 5 to 9 p.m. - June-Labor Day
  • Saturday - 5 to 9 p.m. - April - October
Click here for the Trolley and City Bus schedule.

Graffiti Watch

Help to maintain the beauty of our historic Downtown area.

To report graffiti on City property or on private property that hasn't been removed within 72 hours: graffiti@slocity.org