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Public Art Project Revitalizes Vacant Building Front
Sunday, January 9th, 2011
The Independent interview and story of Laura Inks, Granada Theater Arts Education Director, and her project to connect kids and art, and how they’ve cleaned up a little part of town.
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Last Ditch You Plan SB Density Debate and Meeting Notice
Tuesday, November 2nd, 2010
The Open Space has learned of a special ‘map’ committee meeting of three City Council members that will take place tomorrow. They will discuss where in Santa Barbara additional housing density is appropriate.
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V I D E O : Transforming Ventura to a Place that People Seek Out
Monday, September 20th, 2010
The City of Ventura and SCAG have jointly funded a documentary that tells the story of Ventura’s past and the direction they may be headed towards sustainability, livability and the choices that SOAR has presented.
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There Could Be Livable Communities All Around Us!!
Monday, September 20th, 2010
Ventura County could revitalize the community of Oak View by incentivizing mixed use or utilize redevelopment to leverage future property values to build the infrastructure pedestrian level enhancements.
Posted in Economics, Urban Design | 1 Comment »
Goleta Old Town Revitalization Opinion
Friday, July 30th, 2010
Goleta’s Old Town revitalization planning process through the lens of a concerned citizen who juxtaposes the pedestrian friendly improvements and a locally operated economy versus national retail chains and homogeneous architecture.
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Facade Program for Old Town Goleta Garners Genuine Interest
Wednesday, July 21st, 2010
Taking a lesson from Fontana, and maybe a hint of Pasadena and a dash of Carpinteria, the City of Goleta readies itself for street and architectural improvements in Old Town Goleta.
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Goleta Council Clears the Way for Phase One of Hollister Avenue Redesign Project
Thursday, June 17th, 2010
The Wallace Group of San Luis Obispo wins a +$500K project with the City of Goleta for a major planning effort along Hollister Avenue.
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Less is the new more – Builder Magazine writes about the size and amenity trends in new home design
Friday, June 4th, 2010
Boyce Thompson of Builder Magazine says that the newer floor models from homebuilders purposely understate their amenities to create the perception of value.
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Sustainability and SB 375 in the Crosshairs during Santa Barbara’s General Plan Update
Wednesday, May 5th, 2010
City of Santa Barbara Planning Commissioners receive an earful from environmentalists, developers and planners all calling for more housing inside the City’s urban core.
Posted in Air, Energy, Housing, Urban Design | 1 Comment »
