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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Santa Barbara public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Affordable Housing at West Carrillo Street
The city was poised to lend nearly $2 million to People's Self-Help Housing to buy land for permanent affordable apartments, locked in with a 55-year affordability covenant.
Workforce Housing Project
Santa Barbara County is trying to fix its employee housing crunch with a $47 million plan. They're turning an old probation building into up to 104 apartments, hoping to have them ready by 2029.
housing development near Old Mission
Developers wanted to build a massive housing project near the historic Old Mission, but a judge just shut down their lawsuit. Don't pack your bags yet though, neighbors are still raising concerns about traffic and fire safety, so this battle is far from over.
Housing Development
Get ready, Santa Barbara! Almost 5,000 new homes are in the pipeline, and they're moving through approvals at lightning speed. This massive influx could totally reshape our city and the housing market.