Big Changes

December 4, 2022

Big Changes

Proposed 66-Room Hotel Entails Demolishing the Press Room

Two years ago, SIMA began the process for a large apartment building fronting State and Ortega—and then pulled the plug when the city council agitated for more affordable housing. The solution? Make it a hotel. 15

January 11, 2022

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Local Developers Aim High at La Cumbre Plaza

The father-and-son team of Jim and Matt Taylor is leading the charge to rethink La Cumbre Plaza: their goal is a major city-center-style complex, possibly with a park and even a pedestrian bridge. 12

November 12, 2020

Big Changes

First Look at the Design for the New Police Station

The three-story headquarters for the Santa Barbara Police Department—along with a 244-space parking structure—is planned for the lot at the corner of Santa Barbara and E. Cota, currently the site of the Saturday farmers' market. 2

November 5, 2020

Big Changes

A Boutique Hotel Is Proposed for Downtown Carpinteria

The Surfliner Inn's developers are locals who insist that they want to respect the town's history, character, and charm.

May 26, 2020

Big Changes

State Street Will Be Closed to Cars All Summer

It's the best thing to happen to downtown Santa Barbara in recent memory.

May 17, 2020

Big Changes

The Likely New Home of the Saturday Farmers’ Market

According to the head of Santa Barbara Public Works, the new location is the preferred choice of market organizers. 1