Katy Perry looks to build California youth camp, neighbors may have other plans
By Brian Gallagher
Published on April 29, 2026.
Katy Perry and her Firework Foundation are planning to build a massive youth camp near Santa Barbara, California, named Gratitude Canyon. The camp would be located on a 110.37-acre lot and is set to go before the South Board of Architectural Review. However, some neighboring residents have voiced concerns about the potential impact on local traffic, fire hazard risk, water supply and wastewater capacity, and inconsistent with the agricultural zoning designation. The foundation claims they will preserve the property's agricultural heritage and natural landscape through a low-impact design that maintains rural character, protects neighbor privacy, and aligns with County land use policies.
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