While I am happy to see the plans for the garden, I could not agree more… the ONE place where there is room for a roundabout and it would actually improve traffic… is this spot! (Although yes, the driving population at Casa Dorinda might disagree)
Thank you for the Biltmore sign reportage, Erik. This is terrific news for everyone!
I remember this sign being mentioned some time ago in the roundabout construction, that it would be likely moved and preserved. I also remember the sound wall being built all through Montecito, as well as the spectacular landscaping at the Hot Springs roundabout as well.
Loved it- I'd walk with you!
That underused lot and building was a gasoline filling and service station long ago.
The possible big dollar question was when it stopped being so. Were the tanks removed?
Today they would be.
Decades ago?
Wonderful sign, was thinking about this beautiful sign, thank you for bringing it up-I hope it stays … sort of like the old Miramar sign, which has been sidelined to a degree by new signage.
You got it!
Santa Barbara Airport bus stop.
Thank you for bringing this up, Dan! I hope it will be preserved. That sign is great. The city is so misguided in its disdain for neon. It's a beautiful and historic form of signage!
Afraid not….
Old MTD stop on APS near Lasuen Rd
Isn’t there one important and iconic space obviously missing from this tour?
The sign is wonderful. I'll check with the construction team....
Thanks! But I'm actually tough to walk with—I'm highly distractible.
Hi Erik, there’s an incredibly charming, vintage neon sign for the “Four Seasons Biltmore” located near the intersection of Olive Mill and Jameson Lane. I don’t think the sign is currently operational and I’m wondering with all the uncertainty around the Four Seasons itself if the sign is outright abandoned at this point. The location of the slender time warp appears to be at the epicenter of the pending roundabout work. Are you aware of the sign - and if perhaps there are plans afoot to preserve, restore and/or relocate it? If there’s some kind of volunteer effort percolating around it’s rescue I’d be happy to donate my own time and efforts.
I want to go on a walking tour with you — you are FUN!
Well done, Erik. Your "I'm new here, but I'm eager to explore and learn" attitude is so refreshing. Yes, you missed quite a few nuances, but wandering around a 250 yr old chunk of Santa Barbara, that is to be expected. There have been at least eight generations of SB history encased in those several blocks of land, and those adobe, brick and craftsman walls have much to say....but the whispers of SB grow faint unless someone amplifies them as you have.
Thank you, from an ex-pat SB-er, who leaned in to your fresh presentation of some cherished venues.
Nope, but thanks for guessing!
“create a total of 34 bike parking spaces. There currently are 11 spaces”
Because owners of electric Porsche/Audi/BMW vehicles ride their bikes to the service department? What insanity is this? The location already provides bike parking and storage for employees; this new parking is for customers.
SB Pier
Aloha Center update would be appreciated!
Thank you for the fabulous tour of the Presidio district. Looking forward to following your footsteps one day soon.
I couldn't agree more, although I wouldn't be surprised if many Casa Dorinda folks are more comfortable with the stop sign.
Hot Springs/Olive Mill triangle… it is nice to see this garden come together, but I alway scratch my head why the four way stop sign is necessary there? With all the space now available a little roundabout would do well there in front of Casa Dorinda. Is it that difficult to replace some stop signs for a little roundabout to keep traffic moving calmly?
Kelly Brown is fried. How can you actually believe what he says?
