Santa Barbara Historic Landmarks Commission Critical of Presidio Springs Redevelopment

Santa Barbara Historic Landmarks Commission Critical of Presidio Springs Redevelopment

The Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara is trying to redevelop its low-income senior living community to accommodate more residents. The Historic Landmarks Commission worried about the size and criticized the “institutional” design. The commission on Wednesday reviewed the first phase of the Presidio Springs redevelopment, which would include demolishing five buildings with a total of 48 units and replacing them with two three- to fou…