...And, of course, the new Shake Shake, going in right where Santa Barbara Winery used to be, at the corner of Yanonali & Anacapa (thanks for destroying the Funk, new (local) landlord!
Now we are talking, Rob. Converted hotels are perfect for permanent housing. Interim housing is a waste of money. The Red Rose in one of them. La Posada another.
Because one of the top reasons more businesses, particularly local/small businesses, aren't moving into these vacancies isn't the rent, it's the excessive governmental regulation. More government intervention won't help this.
Boy, that article in the Independent is truly depressing. A law from 1990 ! The units by the Mission are the most offensive...
560 units literally right next to the Mission? God, help us. I’m all for redevelopment of places like La Cumbre plaza and much of downtown, but the projects proposed for the Riviera and now right next to the Mission are terrifying.
Thank you for the update on Peacock farms, I have been missing them at the SB and Ojai farmers markets. They have the best golden raisins!
The empty Avis building reminds me, there was for a time an idea to fine owners of long-time vacant storefronts. What happened?
Why Sitelinesb can't offer the reader magnification with a finger spread I have no idea.
Can't we have something beautiful? Can't we use architects who know how to create wonders, someone like Jeff Shelton? Must we turn Santa Barbara into mall city? How disheartening.
Except women will qualify, not just men
Agree completely. And very little outreach to neighborhoods directly affected.
I looked at the other projects. They are downtown and very close to hwy 101. Not the case here. And on an extremely prominent corner. This will be very different in a negative way
You seem to be leaving out women that don't have children. I know they don't fit your narrative, but it seems like a pretty big oversight.
Great tour and very informative. Good of you to cover the potential massive developments in the pipeline - maybe SOMOFunk and others are re-evaluating and will be back with a 80ft+ design in exchange for a couple dozen affordable units. Now the City has rolled over on the issue, why limit your designs to a measly four stories.
Agree. Their other low income properties blend seamlessly into their neighborhoods. This is a win.
Always on the lookout for a good tuna melt, thanks for the tip!
The Quality Inn conversion to “affordable housing” is a potential risk to both the Samarkand and San Roque neighborhoods. The City has yet to define who will qualify to receive units at the converted hotel but it is already clear that families and single mothers will not qualify (the room are too small.) That leaves only single males. Is this going to be another fiasco, like the Rose motel?
When I originally took the space @julesbytheseasb, in the Quonset hut, we were told we had three years before it was all going to be developed. That was in bay of 2020.
I have loved every minute in this funky space and neighborhood. We thought our days were numbered and I have been grateful for all the time I have had in this magical space. We do get the good news and have officially signed a two-year extension so the Funk Zone studios will be around at least until the end of 2025! Jules, by the sea, just Conti, leather goods, Lancaster wood prints.
I also agree with you without Acme. I’m not sure what the funk zone would be. Great write up. Thank you.!
Used to go down to the funk zone a lot in the early years of it’s big change. Ramen at the old Pearl Social (can’t remember the name) and loved Tyger Tyger and drinks at Lama Dog and good food at the Nook. We only very occasionally go down now for a cappuccino at Dart and to sit in the lovely garden across the street. The Green house next to the garden is still an studio for a couple of artists, I believe. Anyway, too crazy now on the weekends-but that’s fine and good for all the stores and restaurants down there.
Born and raised here, the Funk Zone had so much potential to be something special.
Sherry Villanova / Acme group really did the work to turn it into a yuppie village.
I'm really surprised Covid & higher interest rates didn't nuke Acme's ponzi scheme of a business.
At least the Rhino still remains... /s
Conundrum: How can such a pretty place with a pretty climate have so few pretty outside dining locations with garden/ views/ and or charm. Makes one realize why the oft times lambasted « parklets » are popular. Dining in front of a parking lot is so dreary. At least eating in the middle of the road on State Street comes close to al fresco in a piazza .
Living next to a motel is desirable? Housing Authority does a stellar job housing low income seniors and others and I commend them and Mr. Fredericks.
You could have just said "not in my backyard"
Quality Inn conversion will bring down the value of the homes in that neighborhood. There are houses right next to that property. 34 permanent residents vs. occasional hotel guests. Mr. Fredericks is mistaken in my opinion. The meeting is this Thursday if anyone wants to attend
and their fries are SCRUMPTIOUS!
