September 9, 2019
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Proposed 66-room hotel entails demolishing the Press Room: two years ago, SIMA began the process for a large apartment building fronting State and Ortega—and then pulled the plug when the city council agitated for more affordable housing. The solution? Make it a hotel. Details at SitelineSB.com
Burning Questions
- What Will Happen to the SBPD Building When the New Building Is Completed?
- How Does the City Decide to Mark Bike Lanes?
- What’s the Story With This House on W. Cota Street?
- What Are Those Little Houses on Santa Barbara Street?
- Can Anything Be Done About Pacaso Owners Who Like to Party?
- Which Highway 101 Exits Are Getting Renamed?
- Why Is So Much of the Macy’s Store Empty?
Recent Comments
Brilliant idea. Save the Pressie. — ES Corchero
yet it comes down to City approval? — christine!
I may have to eat my words (tee hee) about there being no fine dining in SB. A lot of your food features recently have… — Elle
Same… — Elle
It’s been a long time since I’ve been up that way. Are you able to get all the way through to SYV now on Refugio… — Elle
Ultimately, Knell seems not only like a typical developer, but also a petty little man. Jerk… — Elle
Agreed. It would be much better if the SB News Press building turned into affordable housing. — Liz
Very good points and in agreement with you. — BW
It always sucks to lose a local favorite spot.. but I’m mostly concerned that affordable housing requirements led to zero housing and a hotel instead.… — LD
I too had a wonderful experience this Thanksgiving. We were a table of 4 and we all thoroughly enjoyed our meal, and even had a… — Lee