Armstrong lands construction contract for Children’s Museum
By Marlize van Romburgh / Friday, January 17th, 2014 / Columns, Real Estate, South Coast, Tourism / Comments Off on Armstrong lands construction contract for Children’s Museum
Construction on a 17,000-square-foot Children’s Museum in Santa Barbara kicks off this summer. Area general contractor Armstrong Associates has been tapped to build the new museum at 125 State St., adjacent to the train station.
Led by Parker inn, hotels to make headway in 2014
By Christine De La Cruz / Monday, December 23rd, 2013 / Real Estate, South Coast, Top Stories, Tourism, Tri-County Economy / Comments Off on Led by Parker inn, hotels to make headway in 2014
After several false starts over the years, the Fess Parker family is moving forward with revised plans for its second waterfront hotel in Santa Barbara, one of a few hotel developments in the city that could see progress in the New Year.
Broad St. plan rankles some SLO businesses
By Stephen Nellis / Friday, September 27th, 2013 / Central Coast, Real Estate, Top Stories, Tri-County Economy / Comments Off on Broad St. plan rankles some SLO businesses
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Allen Associates draws attention for focus on high-end green homes
By Marlize van Romburgh / Friday, June 21st, 2013 / Columns, Real Estate / Comments Off on Allen Associates draws attention for focus on high-end green homes
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Project ‘LEEDs’ the way as east Paso Robles emerges as new growth hub
By Marlize van Romburgh / Friday, June 14th, 2013 / Central Coast, Columns, Real Estate / Comments Off on Project ‘LEEDs’ the way as east Paso Robles emerges as new growth hub
East Paso Robles is emerging as the city’s new leading corner of growth.
Coast Village Road project springs to life with $7.3M financing in place
By Marlize van Romburgh / Friday, June 7th, 2013 / Columns, Real Estate / Comments Off on Coast Village Road project springs to life with $7.3M financing in place
A major new development on the last unbuilt lot on Montecito’s Coast Village Road is set to break ground after securing $7.3 million in construction financing.
As Santa Maria unemployment dips, valley looks to rebound
By Marlize van Romburgh / Friday, May 24th, 2013 / Top Stories, Tri-County Economy / Comments Off on As Santa Maria unemployment dips, valley looks to rebound
The Santa Maria Valley is on the upswing, and builders and businesses are taking note. In April, Santa Maria saw its unemployment rate dip below 10 percent for the first time in more than four years, according to a report released by the Santa Barbara County Workforce Investment Board on May 17. “Going below double Read More →