CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
The city of Santa Barbara released a draft version of the State Street Master Plan, and you can read all 153 pages or this quick summary.
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HOT PROPERTY
Last week’s sales: Contemporary Ennisbrook estate for $25.5 million; Glen Oaks floops; two on Hope Ranch’s main drag; Birnam Wood semicircle; Alta Mesa off-market; architectural quirk on Barker Pass Road; two cuties in San Roque; and more. See what sold—and for how much.
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FOOD STUFF
••• Linden Square’s rooftop bar opens today (above).
••• Update on South Coast Deli’s Funk Zone outpost.
••• Yona Redz has closed.
••• A visit to Monte’s farmer’s market.
••• The Santa Barbara Wine Festival is in June.
••• Gracie is serving up good value at the harbor.
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Recent Comments
While I have said for years that the council should stop wasting money and hire Caruso to design this “plaza”, this is the most elegant… — Paul
This problem isn’t unique to Santa Barbara, storefront retail is changing and evolving everywhere. We moved back to SB in 2010 and stores were closing… — AFC
Ditto the spot on! — Rob
Thanks for this comment. It’s insightful, articulate, and presents a compelling argument. Who doesn’t hate cheap beer? — D
Gracie is wonderful — the avocado toast & tuna melt for lunch delicious, large portions & wonderful team from Chef Richard on — Chickie
The improvement committee should also focus on cleaning the walkways & parking lots steps, they are filthy! Building owners should be required to clean the… — Bob
DB you are absolutely correct that ecommerce is killing retail business. With that in mind, who then is going to rent all the empty stores… — HY
I would disagree with the homeless refuge since I’ve noticed that not forcing people to walk in the sidewalk has made it more challenging for… — Aron
Well said Albert!! — Aron
From an AI search, this was an interesting summary of pedestrian zone success rates: Most cities that "restreeted" their pedestrian zones have experienced a positive… — Curtis