With Runyon selling The Post, do we know if they are going to continue to develop “Platform” on the SE corner at Garden and E Yanonali?
We stand with Delores Huerta (co-founder of United Farmworkers). As a Pasadena teenager active during the early days of the Grape Boycott, I wanted to move up to Delano to help organize the national boycott. I guess I am lucky that my parents wouldn’t let me drop out of high school.
Chavez was a hero to me until the NYT report came out this week. I was proud to see his name in Santa Barbara. No longer.
Good riddance Runyan Group! We will not miss you. Hoping the new owner keeps the Montecito/SB vibe despite maybe bringing in bigger-name businesses. Start with ditching Shoppe Amber Interiors, aka Sorority Asinine Interiors. We want friendly, not annoying.
One note, the Montecito Assoc. has those hours/days correct -except- that it is for Noise Generating construction. So if workers are painting, cleaning up, or doing other work that does not cause noise, they can work outside those hours.
I didn’t notice any snarky comments Carol, just some observations. I don’t think any house is perfect and I don’t believe Erik is a real estate agent.
He is being helpful to buyers!
It is not necessary nor helpful to the seller to make snarky comments. Stick to being helpful in getting a house sold. After all, isn’t that your job?
The Routine, a Pilates studio currently in Ventura, is opening at the Victor the Florist space. Instagram page: @theroutine.vta
We loved our experience at Kismet Kids! A great haircut - kids were entertained while waiting their turn. Such a welcome addition to Montecito / Summerland - more kids activities!
I didn’t see your comment before I posted. Great idea!
How about renaming Calle Cesar Chavez to Calle Dolores Huerta?
Is it on lower state street next to the (previous) Fiesta 5 theater…
It's nice the city got $100,000 for this street art project. I'm a gardener, working mostly in the Funk Zone and wow, what I could do with that down here! Am I the only one that notices the plants and trees at the State street ($11mil) 101 underpass look sad? Seriously, Eleven Million Dollars. The planters look awful for that amount of money. But back to this post, I don't understand spending another $100k on a tile/art project on State street. (I know, it't a grant from the state of CA,. . .)
State street is already closed to traffic and I’m sure they can lay tiles down pretty quickly on Carrillo. I love the colorful tiles and I go to the farmers market every Saturday and look forward to seeing this.
I'll be interesting to see, what they uncover, when they begin to dig.
They should rename the street Calle Dolores Huerta!
Is there info on how long the intersection will be closed to apply this decoration?
I think the street art looks cool and it’s not like the grant money could be used for other purposes. I’m grateful for whoever organized the application so that Santa Barbara could be one of the 10 recipients.
one more comment,, that space always screamed beer garden to me. or Big Star Taco in Wicker Park. more open space to enjoy ocean breeze... we need more open spaces to hang out, drink and eat on CVR.
Good start. Nice homage to the roof and flower shop... not that either of those were architectural standouts on CVR. More seating/stucture moved to front/parking to back for more pedestrian/hang out friendly streetside. More Monte's less Aspen ski lodge - try a bit harder. This is a whole new architectual element and the train track reference is a stretch. Im all for more creative spaces like Clarks - but needs least of hint that it holds hands with its neighbors without stucco and red tile. the modern building a couple spaces down could be inspiration except the parking lot out front.
Agreed, this building does not cohesively fit on the street. It may be bold and striking, but also completely out of place for Coast Village Road...
I like the addition. I believe when it's built, he should invite The Bottle Shop to open a space below. That would be the only business I believe that would bring in a lot of revenue. A lot of Montecito residents feel like it is an exclusive liquor museum. The new owner would make great money if he invites The Bottle Shop into a space below.
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 and food establishments and offices there. Too bad.
Where's the "it's not in Montecito" comments?
For looks really good in these photos!
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 of the area. The property owner and architecture have done an excellent job preserving the spirit of the property while bringing it to modern day with style and taste.
