Housing on the Central Coast Part II: Adaptive Reuse and Collaboration
Podcast September 4, 2024 by American Riviera Bank In our latest podcast episode, we had an enlightening conversation with Rob Fredericks, CEO of the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara. Rob Fredericks and the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara are at the forefront of addressing the housing crisis through innovative solutions and community-focused initiatives. Rob shared […]
The Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara and 2nd Story Associates Provide School Supplies to 400+ Low-income Students
Santa Barbara, CA, August 13, 2024 – The Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara (HACSB) in partnership with its nonprofit affiliate, 2nd Story Associates, hosted its annual Tools for School event on Saturday, August 10, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Presidio Springs Community Room (721 Laguna Street, Santa Barbara). Tools for […]
Santa Barbara Housing Authority Plans 48-Unit Project for Families, People with Disabilities
The city’s Finance Committee supports the development as well as a $5 million loan to help fund it by Joshua Molina, Noozhawk South County EditorMay 21, 2024 | 9:02 pm That was smooth like honey. While some housing projects in Santa Barbara are controversial, the proposal before the Finance Committee on Tuesday was not. The committee enthusiastically supported […]
Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara honors City Net as Outstanding Community Partner of the Year
Mon Apr 15, 2024 | 12:13pm The Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara honored City Net as their Outstanding Community Partner of the Year. The Housing Authority created its annual partner award as a way of recognizing and thanking organizations and businesses that help change lives for the better. The supportive services provided to clients through a […]
The Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara Improves Lives and Neighborhoods
Santa Barbara, CA, February 5, 2024 – The Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara (HACSB) turns “low-income housing” preconceived bias on its head with beautiful architecture and stringent qualifications and rules for their tenants. Since 1969, the HACSB has been working to provide affordable housing to the city’s lower-income residents. These residents include seniors, veterans, […]
Below-Market Workforce Housing Unveiled in Heart of Downtown Santa Barbara
Below-Market Workforce Housing Unveiled in Heart of Downtown Santa Barbara Former Sur La Table Location on State Street Converted into 14 Studio Apartments in Test Model for Adaptive Reuse Mayor Randy Rowse, Housing Authority CEO Rob Fredericks, and others cut the ribbon to the new affordable workforce housing development at 821 […]
Santa Barbara School District Looks to Partner with Housing Authority to Build Apartments for Employees
Santa Barbara School District Looks to Partner with Housing Authority to Build Apartments for Employees Board directs staff to work on a development project for district-owned land on the Eastside by Joshua Molina, Noozhawk Staff Writer September 27, 2023 | 10:04 pm Rob Fredericks, executive director of the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara, […]
Santa Barbara City Council ‘Beyond Thrilled’ with Affordable Housing Project Proposed for Carrillo-Castillo Commuter Lot
Santa Barbara City Council ‘Beyond Thrilled’ with Affordable Housing Project Proposed for Carrillo-Castillo Commuter Lot Council Unanimously Agrees to Let City’s Housing Authority Build 63 Rental Units Targeting the ‘Missing Middle’ Rendering of 400 W. Carrillo | Credit: Courtesy By Nick Welsh Tue Sep 26, 2023 | 5:08pm Five years after neighbors exploded over plans […]
Who Can Afford ‘Affordable Housing’ in Santa Barbara?
Who Can Afford ‘Affordable Housing’ in Santa Barbara? As Rent Prices Increase, Low-Income Renters Compete for Dwindling Supply of Below-Market Rentals Credit: Graphic by Xavier Pereyra By Ryan P. Cruz Tue Sep 12, 2023 | 6:50pm This week, Santa Barbara had its 15 minutes of shame when S Money, an Australian-based money exchange service, […]