Something I didn't fully appreciate until watching the city council meeting is that 50%+ of the budget is going to stormwater and utility maintenance/upgrades that are necessary for public safety and to support additional housing projects downtown.
I was a supporter of the plan before based on the thoughtful pedestrian- and bike-friendly design alone. But that it will also unlock more people being able to live near and support businesses on State Street makes me so excited to see the city make this investment in out community.
Now, let's just please keep it free of private vehicles and we'll really have something special.
I love St Bibiana but they aren’t open for lunch. Their hours are bizarre 2-9pm.
Re: State Street
“City Administrator Kelly McAdoo added that the flexibility in the design allows future city councils to make changes based on changing conditions.”
Translation: there is no clear vision for this, and never has been, but we’re going to spend $100M or more to keep our options open until the time we have grownups on the city council who will figure it out.
I couldn’t agree more! I loved sitting out front at Sama Sama or Good Lion while musicians played outside of the Granada—something I’ve missed since they brought back one-way traffic.
I didn't realize there were so many horses getting married and seeking education.
I agree with Gino's.
Used to walk those streets with my dog a couple times a month. We live in the hills and she and I loved the flat streets full of interesting architecture and not very many cars.
We sat outside on the patio at arigato’s last weekend and it was very busy and full of people walking. Public market around the corner is also thriving. It’s the only part of state st we ever go to anymore.
I love Planned Parenthood's annual book sale. I try to do a lot of my gift shopping for the year during the days of the sale. It's really great that they sell thousands of books, but also games and puzzles and records and more. It's one stop shopping - birthdays, holidays, graduations, retirement, illness, etc. Can hardly wait!
It's a shame the City made that block one of the least pleasant blocks to spend time on by adding the permanent car lane, when all that was really needed was allowing temporary access for the Granada's patrons for like 6 hours a week when there are shows. With all the good bars and restaurants on that block it could have been a great place to spend time and draw people up from the Funk Zone etc instead it mainly sucks.
Oh. c'mon. Would everyone, please, relax. Or get a job. Or find (some other) way to occupy your time (rather than logging on to Siteline). Which (I remind you), you do so voluntarily. Siteline is news and entertainment. And it's harmless. And if you're offended, or truly scared for your safety, or your precious privacy, you shouldn't be made. because at your age, you should be aware that no one really cares all that much. Give the rest of us a break.
That is just not right …
I‘m just jealous that I don’t have a home where people would come and want to make pictures of….
The only reason our home would be online, would be in the police report…
If you were so concerned about privacy you would not have mentioned that one of those houses is yours.
Do you people realize that your houses are already online? That almost every single one of these streets is on Google Maps street view and Apple Maps.
BUt hE wRoTE an article!!!!!!
FFS, get it together. If you're going to be mad, at least be mad at the correct surveillance operation. These days that's Flock. Not the dozens of other entities gathering your private data and selling it to whomever. It's Flock, silly.
wish someone would examine and post pics of all the beautiful yards and driveways on hot springs rd area.
So sad, one of my favorite restaurants in SB. I thought that block of state was doing alright. Hopefully Arigato and Sama Sama are doing decent business.
taking photos from a public street and posting comments online. Allowed in America. Deal with it
When the hordes arrive wandering the neighborhood taking pictures and commenting online get your pitchforks. Cant have this in such a "special neighborhood".
Drives by, takes photos, and posts them online...yes. I am bothered. And yes, a photo of my house appears above.
Who’s privacy? Nobody is in the photos.
Are you this bothered every time a car drives by?
Gotta try Rozzi Pizza, that's the real deal if you're from NYC & love pies
On a more serious note, Santa Barbara is awesome, weather is great, small town feel with some LA vibes but most of the homes are really dogs listed above...nothing great about them in terms of driving up to your home and feeling impressed with the amount of money paid. NO WoW there! Maybe it's me but IF I'm spending 5 or 6 million, I want to be wowed when I drive up..
285 Olive Mill is an absolute insult to Montecito and architecture in general. The developer behind this piece of garbage should have their license revoked and be banned from ever building in this area again.
Milo’s is the best pizza in SB, I found the sauce, cheese and crispness just excellent!!!
Congratulations to Travis on his new studio. I can attest first hand that he is a great jiu jitsu instructor.
