We are busy maintaining infrastructure, improving traffic flow and enhancing neighborhood quality of life through a variety of projects happening around town. Here are some highlights of projects that have been planned or are currently in the design process. 

Neighborhood Quality of Life and Safety

Carlsbad Village lighting improvements

Streets, Traffic and Mobility

Avenida Encinas Traffic Safety Enhancements
Kelly and Park
Safe Routes to School
South Carlsbad coastline
Street resurfacing
Tamarack area coastal improvements
Terramar area coastal improvements
Tyler Street
Valley and Magnolia 

Parks

Robertson Ranch Park
Veterans Memorial Park

City Buildings

City Hall and Civic Center
Monroe Street Pool
Orion Center

    5-year Project Plan

    The city's Capital Improvements Program maps out major projects and how they will be funded. Each year, the City Council approves this plan along with the city budget. See project map.

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    Project updates

    Barrio traffic circle public art

    Post Date:05/13/2026 9:00 AM

    A new public art piece is planned for the future traffic circle at Pine Avenue and Harding Street, and the city is inviting the community to help shape the design.

    This Saturday, community members can meet the artist team led by Mario Torero at Jefferson Elementary School’s Multicultural Festival, learn more about the project and share ideas that could help inspire the final artwork.

    The traffic circle is one part of the city’s larger Barrio traffic calming project, which aims to improve neighborhood safety and mobility.

    Jefferson Elementary School Multicultural Festival
    Saturday, May 16
    10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
    Jefferson Elementary School
    3743 Jefferson St.

    The city began gathering community input at the earliest stages of the project to help ensure the artwork reflects the Barrio’s neighborhood identity and cultural and historic heritage. Through those early conversations and the artist selection process, several themes emerged, including:

    • Barrio pride: Pride in the Barrio’s history, heritage, diversity and strong sense of community
    • People helping people: Strong family ties, neighbors looking out for one another and a sense of connectedness
    • Authentic, unique beauty: The Barrio’s peaceful character, historic homes and pride of ownership
    • Hope and promise, rooted in history: Local landmarks, shared history and opportunities for future generations

    Barrio traffic circle public art map Pine:Harding

    The city is also planning another in-person input opportunity in the Barrio and will soon share details about an online feedback option. Stay tuned for more information and sign up for project email updates through the project webpage to learn about future opportunities to participate.

    More information
    Barrio traffic circle public art project
    Barrio traffic calming project
    Art in Public Places Program

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