BURNING QUESTIONS
“Once the electrical upgrade (at least that’s what appears to be happening) of the Coast Village Road medians is completed, what’s the plan for landscaping, if any?” The answer.
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JUST LISTED
Noteworthy new listings: The soul of discretion in Birnam Wood; 1980s view properties on Eucalyptus Hill and Hidden Valley Lane; $4.5 million for West Mesa; Coyote Circle with a potentially problematic neighbor; Donze Avenue bungalow; and more.
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NEWS ROUNDUP
••• An update on the Bucket Brigade’s Montecito sidewalks.
••• The Santa Claus Lane makeover includes a single railroad crossing.
••• A setback for Sable Offshore.
••• 59-unit housing development could be in the works for Calle Real.
••• UC Santa Barbara has leased 105,000 square feet on Los Carneros Drive.
→ Read the post.
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WHERE IN SANTA BARBARA…?
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Recent Comments
Agree 100%. Attractive in itself but not plonked down on CVR. Does not fit in at all with the local-and-cozy-but-sophisticated look of the other retail… — Dana
Where's the "it's not in Montecito" comments? For looks really good in these photos! — Don
Loving this for Montecito! Net Zero and LEED Gold (plus-plus) aside, the design is striking, well-thought-out, and a nice departure from the same-same outdated architecture… — Vince
I've provided input to the CV Road for nearly 50 years working with developers as a Designer/Broker. We do have an assortment of styles and… — Maryanne Brillhart
I am appalled to see this abomination land in our sweet little Spanish style town. Can anyone point me in the direction on how to… — Barrie Glabman
Personally I wish he would have used that money to pay the 425 workers he stiffed. I don't think he deserves to have his name… — Tracy M
Agreed - I miss the margaritas and the great chips and salsa at cava! — chelsea
Love the look. As Erik pointed out, there is a range of design along CVR so this won't "stick out" but rather add another interesting… — Curtis
In a strange way, the new building echos the old Bottle Shop configuration. I really like the solar parking - very good use of space.… — Chris
South facing with all that glass? Also, the scale is way off. Also, not a fit on CVR at all. I agree with another commenter—choose… — Anne