Santa Barbara Independent Real Estate 5/9/24

2BD/2BA

on the successful representation of the seller of 627 Dolores Drive, Sold for $3,995,000.

RICARDO MUNOZ

805.895.8725

RMunoz@bhhscal.com LIC# 01505757

on the successful representation of the buyer of 614 Sunrise Vista Way, Sold for $3,523,855.

THE BARTRON GROUP

805.563.4054

Team@BartronGroup.com www.SantaBarbaraHomes.com

LIC# 01005021

on the successful representation of the buyer of 1455 Holiday Hill Road, Sold for $3,300,000.

KAILA RORK

805.689.0614

Kalia@LiveInSB.com www.LiveInSB.com LIC# 01313668

FELIPE SAFFIE ASTUDILLO

on the successful representation of the seller of 502 Las Alturas, Sold for $2,450,000.

FELIPE SAFFIE ASTUDILLO

805.705.2431

felipessaffie@gmail.com LIC# 02180154

on the successful representation of the buyer & seller of 1168 Palomino Road, Sold for $3,649,000.

805.689.2429

MStark@bhhscal.com

www.SantaBarbaraHomesForSale.com

LIC# 01196532

on the successful representation of the seller of 1455 Holiday Hill Road Sold for $3,300,000.

SBRealEstateGuide@gmail.com www.SBRealEstateGuide.com LIC# 00629053 / 01712844

on the successful representation of the buyer of 533 Brinkerhoff Avenue, Sold for $2,523,824.

KATYA SHEETS

805.708.2323

KatyaSheets@bhhscal.com

www.DiscoverSweetHome.com LIC# 02061444

THE BARTRON GROUP

on the successful representation of the buyer of 502 Las Alturas, Sold for $2,450,000.

THE BARTRON GROUP

805.563.4054

Team@BartronGroup.com www.SantaBarbaraHomes.com LIC# 01005021

RICARDO MUNOZ

KATYA SHEETS

KAILA RORK

3704 CORDERO DR. | OFFERED AT $1,650,000

4 BEDROOM | 2 BATHROOM | 1,411 SQ. FT. COASTAL MID-CENTURY RETREAT

Step into a world of light in this stylish 4-bedroom 2-bath mid-century home. With vaulted shiplap ceilings and walls of windows, the living room’s coastal vibe offers a feeling of airiness and relaxation. Kick back on a summer’s day with open windows and fresh ocean breezes or cozy up to the stone fireplace in more wintry months. Bright, freshly painted interiors and clean architectural lines accentuate the easy-going look and feel of this home. Large windows in every room bring in loads of natural light while framing restful views of the yard - a large corner lot with expansive lawn, mature trees and colorful spring flowers. The living rooms sliding glass doors open onto a spacious side yard that offers plenty of room for outdoor dining and entertainment. Just across the breezeway from the kitchen and breakfast nook you’ll find a separate utility room with laundry hook ups and storage. An adjacent carport provides covered parking for 2 vehicles. This welcoming Santa Barbara enclave in the acclaimed Vieja Valley School District is known for old-fashioned neighborhood gatherings and its convenient location. Just blocks to the shops, restaurants and amenities of both Upper State Street and Santa Barbara’s thriving Midtown, including Whole Foods, Trader Joes, Gelsons, the YMCA, muni golf course, coffee houses, bakeries, movies, restaurants and more. To top it all off, you’re just a 5-minute drive to the sand and sea at Arroyo Burro Beach.

A Home for a War Hero’s Family

When I first approached the 1916 home located at 2127 Castillo Street, hidden behind a tall hedge, I wasn’t sure what to expect. I did notice, however, the attractive Craftsman-style gate at the entrance.

When I opened the gate and got my first view of the home, I was pleased to see that the exterior blended seamlessly with the gate. Inside the home, the squared, tapered columns in the living room also echoed the same clean-lined Craftsman style. Craftsman homes were most popular between 1905 and 1930. They were built all over the United States and were especially popular here on the West Coast.

I was not surprised when the owner showed me a letter from City of Santa Barbara architectural historian Nicole Hernandez, stating that the home was proposed to be a Structure of Merit because of its architectural integrity. The home is a prime example of a Craftsman bungalow.

“At the beginning of the twentieth century, Craftsman bungalows took America by storm. The typical Craftsman bungalow was a single-story structure suited to a warm climate, with porches for outdoor entertainment, wide overhanging eaves, and multiple windows to provide shade and cross-ventilation in the days before air conditioning. These small houses helped fulfill many Americans’ wish to own their own home. With climate and economic opportunity drawing more people westward, homey Craftsman bungalows sprang up rapidly in California,” according to the Historic Resource Guidelines: Bungalow Haven Historic District, Santa Barbara. (This home is not in that district.)

The War Hero’s Story

Several owners lived in the home in the early decades of the home’s history. The most notable owners were the extended family living here in the decades before, during, and after World War II. This house was home to a soldier’s grandparents, his sister and her husband, and his cousin.

The soldier’s name was John P. McGowan. He was born in Santa Barbara in 1920 and graduated from Santa Barbara High School in 1938. At that time, he told the local paper, “I hope to enter aviation, and will go to college this fall.” McGowan enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1940 and served as a pilot in the war in Europe.

Lieutenant McGowan flew a large B-17 bomber that was nicknamed “The Wild Hare.” It had a painting on it that showed Bugs Bunny riding a bomb and whipping it with a carrot.

In 1943, on his 10th combat flight, McGowan’s plane was hit by enemy aircraft, and one of his aircraft’s engines caught fire. Nevertheless, he flew the plane to his designated target, dropped the bombs, and tried to fly back to base. But his B-17 was then attacked by seven German fighter planes, and he and his crew had to parachute out over Holland.

The news that he was missing in action ran in the local paper shortly after his plane was downed.

Then, there were long months when his family at 2127 Castillo waited and feared and hoped. To add to the family’s distress, McGowan’s father had perished in a plane accident when McGowan was just an infant. I can only imagine what the anxious hours, days, and months must have been like for his family. It was not until several months later that the family learned that he had survived and was a prisoner in a German POW camp in Holland.

Then came another period of waiting and wondering for the family. McGowan spent 18 months of imprisonment until the war in Europe ended in May 1945. He returned to his family in Santa Barbara in September of that year and was awarded a medal for his valued service. After the war, he joined the Air Force, where he served until 1958. Members of his family lived in the home until about 1960.

The home’s present owner appreciates the home’s architectural character, and enjoys the front-yard pond and the privacy offered by the large hedge in front.

Please do not disturb the residents of 2127 Castillo Street.

J. Green

THE GREAT HOUSE DETECTIVE

by Betsy J. Green

The home at 2127 Castillo Street

A B-17 Bomber like the one flown by Lieutenant McGowan

Concha Loma is one of the most coveted beach communities in Carpinteria, providing direct access to “The World’s Safest Beach” and the Carpinteria Bluffs Trail. Homes in Concha Loma rarely come available. This darling single level home has been tastefully updated for comfortable and sustainable living. The generous primary suite boasts an ensuite bathroom, walk-in closet, and opens to the private and tranquil backyard. The 4th bedroom currently serves as a den/office/family room. Arcadia Studios, known for their work at LotusLand, designed the stunning native landscaping. Even the garage door has a story, made from reclaimed wood and inspired by the barns at the owner’s farm, Apricot Lane Farms, aka The Biggest Little Farm. Live the quintessential beach lifestyle, with incredible restaurants, shops, Farmers Market, and entertainment nearby in Downtown Carpinteria!

HOME IS OUR FAVORITE DESTINATION

2 BEDS 1.5 BATHS 1,364 SQ.FT. $1,695,000

This is the Carpinteria Cottage you have all been waiting for! Highly desirable in-town location and rarely available -with a 92 walk score and an 80 bike score. Easy access to shopping, restaurants, and the beach! This 1940s darling home has most recently been expanded and remodeled to include a spacious dining/family room connected to the newly remodeled kitchen, with soaring ceilings, newer roof and furnace. 2 bedrooms with cedar lined closets and hardwood floors. Charming and inviting living room with fireplace and vintage built-ins. Fresh interior painting throughout. Huge 7400 SF corner lot with mature landscaping in a well established and quiet neighborhood just a block away from the heart of the most quintessential beach town! 1 car garage, with ample offstreet parking & storage.

Yolanda Van Wingerden REALTOR®

805.570.4965

yolanda@bhhscal.com www.ASKYO.com

DRE# 01308141

Carpinteria State Beach

1127 Vallecito Rd.

Downtown Linden Shops & Restaurants

2

Offered at $1,499,000 4

1,617

4 BATH

1,888 SQ. FT.

This home has been loved for decades. A rare opportunity to make a move to this highly coveted neighborhood is yours. Single level with great mid-century features. The primary bedroom has a large walk-in closet and en-suite bath. Three additional bedrooms are perfect for family, guests, or office space. A spacious living room with a cool mid-century fireplace opens to the back patio and yard. Flexible floorplan offers space for a den, dining room or even a tiki bar. Enjoy the morning sun as you sip your coffee at the breakfast bar in the kitchen. The backyard offers a tranquil space to recharge after a busy day. An oversized two-car garage with laundry opens to the kitchen for easy access. The possibilities are endless. Conveniently located in the highly sought after neighborhood that is close to Foothill School, UCSB, bike/ walking paths, parks, shopping and more. A perfect place to create a full life.

805.729.1364

DRE# 01890600

michelle.damiani@bhhscal.com Michelle Damiani

805.455.4300

DRE# 01241456 jennifer@livingmontecito.com

Your Forever Home features mesmerizing Mountains Views that welcome you to peace, quiet, nature and complete privacy. Almost 1 acre parcel is located conveniently in the Hidden Valley neighborhood but feels like it is a rural location. The property consists of a classic traditional tri-level home with 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths and an attached 2 car garage. Beautifully landscaped lot is part of the Los Positas Mutual Water Co. providing water at a very affordable rate. A separate @ 660 sq.ft. workshop/studio with utilities makes a great artist retreat or ex. storage. Many fruit trees, rock garden and a variety of trees lovingly cared for many years. Gleaming hardwood floors t/o the residence, paned windows, custom cabinetry, brick fireplace- exterior entertaining decks and more.

805.689.1968

DRE# 00620622

jeanne@palumborealtors.com Jeanne Palumbo

Experience luxury living in Goleta’s exclusive Hideaway community with this spacious +/-3,097 square foot condominium. This residence features 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, and a host of upscale amenities, showcasing elegance and sophistication. The open floor plan combines the living, dining, and kitchen areas for effortless entertaining and daily relaxation, all illuminated by natural light from oversized windows. Every detail in this home is meticulously crafted, from high-end finishes to state-of-the-art appliances. The gourmet kitchen includes premium stainless-steel appliances and sleek countertops. Retreat to the luxurious master suite with its lavish en-suite bathroom. Nearby walking paths, pristine beaches, and renowned golf courses offer ample leisure opportunities. Additionally, convenient access to shopping centers and the Bacara Resort and Spa enhances the appeal of this prime location near UCSB. Don’t miss your chance to embrace coastal California living at its finest.

AT $1,999,900

4 BEDROOM | 2 BATHROOM | OFFERED AT $1,850,000

This wonderfully updated and expanded 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home on Azalea Way is in a delightful, well-maintained cul-de-sac neighborhood, tucked away from street noise and tra c, yet within close proximity to the Fairview/Calle Real shopping areas. The beautiful living room boasts a welcoming replace, plantation shutters, crown molding, and delightful mountain views. The spacious kitchen/great room features custom tile, a large Costa Esmeralda granite island and counters, Wolf range, Bosch dishwasher, walk-in pantry, and an abundance of storage throughout. Two sets of French doors lead to the covered patio that allows entertaining to spill outside in perfect Santa Barbara style. All four bedrooms are spacious with nicely sized closets. This home also features upgraded interior custom doors, double-paned windows throughout, and an expansive, private backyard with a cozy re pit area. Located within the very desirable Kellogg Elementary School attendance district, this special home is not to be missed!

805.451.1533 | AngelaMoloney@bhhscal.com www.AngelaMoloney.com DRE# 01221588

“MAY YOUR HOME ALWAYS BE TOO SMALL TO HOLD ALL YOUR FRIENDS.” -

OPEN HOUSES

Goleta

409 Northgate Drive Unit D, 4BD, 2BA, Sun 11-2, $875,000, Village Properties, Claudia Schou 805-403-7053, DRE02134548

4639 Gerona Way, 2BD, 2BA, Sun 1-3, $1,235,000, Village Properties, James Krautmann 805-451-4527, DRE#01468842 6274 Marlborough Dr, 4BD, 3BA, Sat & Sun 2-3, $1,695,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Garrett McCaw / Gabriella Huson 805-252-2335 / 805-280-1805, DRE#01457796 / #02228333

7793 Paxton, 4BD, 2BA, Sat & Sun 1-3, $1,699,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Ann Zafiratos 805-448-4317, DRE#01355461

50 Sanderling Lane, 4BD, 3.5BA, Sat 1-3 & Sun 1-4, $1,999,900, Epstein Partners/Keller Williams, Steve Epstein 805-689-9339, DRE#00994429

San Roque

3173 Lucinda Lane, 3BD, 2BA, Sat & Sun 2-4, $1,795,000, Compass, Jennifer Berger 805451-5484, DRE#01309181

The Mesa

1710 Cliff Dr, 3BD, 1BA, Sun 1-4, $1,699,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Lyndsey Jones 805680-2856, DRE#02125898 714 Surfview Dr, 3BD, 2BA, Sat 12-3 & Sun 12-2, $1,849,000, Village Properties, Pam Shalhoob 805-895-9190, DRE#02053975 922 Fellowship Road, 4BD, 3BA, Sat 1-3 & Sun 2-4, $2,495,000, Village Properties, Pat Saraca / Scott Tisdale 805-886-7426 / 805-722-8582, DRE#01080801 / #01729503

Mission Canyon

917 Cheltenham Road, 4BD, 4BA, Sat 11-2, $2,695,000, Village Properties, Michelle King 805455-8818, DRE#02030289

The Riviera

821 & 823 E Pedregosa St, 7BD, 6BA, Sat 1-3 & Sun 2-4, $3,995,000, Village Properties, Julie Barnes 805-895-9498, DRE#01107109

900 Moreno Road, 4BD, 4BA, Sat 1-4, $4,295,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Gabriela Huson 805-280-1805, DRE#02228333

1121 Las Alturas Road, 4BD, 4.5BA, Sat 1-3, $5,395,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Melissa Birch 805689-2674, DRE#01312318

1568 Franceschi Road, 4BD, 3.5BA, Sat 2-4, $5,995,000, Sotheby’s International Realty, Nicole Dever 805-570-5226, DRE#02110739

Santa Barbara

813 Cieneguitas Rd, 2BD, 2BA, Sat & Sun 1-4, $925,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Lisa Lee / Hristo Hristov 805-451-7723 / 805-284-8471, DRE#01062109 / #01978598

380 San Ricardo Dr, 2BD, 1BA, Sat 1-4 & Sun 2-4, $969,000, Village Properties, Carly Gribble / Nicole Powers 805-951-7255 / 925-548-1305, DRE#02233358 / #02185632

4126 Foothill Rd, 2BD, 2BA, Sat 12-3, $1,029,000, Village Properties, Jena Harris 805-3313683, DRE#01930435

306 1/2 E Anapumu St, 2BD, 1BA, Sat & Sun 1-4, $1,195,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Tyler Whelehan / Brooke Fraser 805-471-0093 / 805-550-8601, DRE#02197732 / #01968328

428 Via Rosa Unit A, 3BD, 2BA, Sat & Sun 1-3, $1,245,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Katya Sheets 805-7082323, DRE#02061444

575 Lorraine Ave, 3BD, 2BA, Sat 1-4 & Sun 1-3, $1,299,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Sue Irwin / Georgette Owens 805-705-6973 / 805570-6138, DRE#01413354 / #02172408

5206 University Dr, 4BD, 2BA, Sat 2-4 & Sun 12-2, $1,499,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Jeanne Palumbo / Sara Guthrie 805-689-1968 / 805-570-1211, DRE#00620622 / #01294545

3704 Cordero Rd, 4BD, 2BA, Sat & Sun 1-4, $1,650,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Sarita Vasquez 805-729-1115, DRE#02232751

805 Soledad Ave, 2BD, 1BA, Sat 1-3, $1,745,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Kevin Schmidtchen 805-689-6877, DRE#01316975

105 W De La Guerra St Unit R, 2BD, 2.5BA, Sun 1-3, $1,875,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Annette Vait 805-8861926, DRE#02044281

427 East Sola Street, 3BD, 3BA, Sat 11-4, $1,895,000, Village Properties, Mario Contreras 626616-0060, DRE#02221433

5460 Palace Court, 4BD, 3BA, Sat & Sun 2-4, $1,999,000, Sotheby’s International Realty, Frank Abatemarco 805-450-7477, DRE#01320375

1761 Calle Poniente, 3BD, 2BA, Sat 1-3, $2,149,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Katinka Goertz 805-708-9616, DRE#01871645

318 Sherman Rd, 3BD, 3BA, Sat & Sun 1-4, $2,275,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Stefan Stojanovski 805-570-0640, DRE#02112629

1972 Las Canoas Road, 4BD, 2BA, Sat 1-3, $2,450,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Candice Signa 805-680-7300, DRE#01226917

1483 Camino Rio Verde, 4BD, 2BA, Sat & Sun 2-4, $2,595,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Kathy Hughes 805-448-4881, DRE#00521702

3212 Calle Fresno, 4BD, 2BA, Sat 1-3, $2,795,000, Compass, Jan Banister 805-455-1194, DRE#00124476

1545 Ramona Lane, 5BD, 3BA, Sat & Sun 1-3, $7,295,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Patrice Serrani 805-637-5112, DRE#01764713

Upper East

532 East Arrellaga Unit A, 1BD, 1BA, Sat & Sun 2-4, $849,000, Village Properties, Marilyn Moore 805-689-0507, DRE#01255085

1310 Olive Street, 4BD, 2BA, Sat 12-3, $2,300,000, Sotheby’s International Realty, Leanna Georges 805-746-9006, DRE#02174031

Montecito

920 Chelham Way, 3BD, 2BA, Sun 12-2, $2,695,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Brittany Arntz 805-680-5946, DRE#02055307

1369 Danielson Rd, 6BD, 6BA, Sat 1-3, $6,050,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Lyndsey Jones 805-680-2856, DRE#02125898

Carpinteria

3375 Foothill Rd #634, 2BD, 2BA, Sat 11-2 & Sun 12-2, $1,099,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Georgette Owens / Kevin Duley 805-570-6138 / 805-637-7947, DRE#02172408 / #02211232

480 Arbol Verde Street, 3BD, 2BA, Sat & Sun 1-4, $1,997,000, Village Properties, David M. Kim / Devin Wong 805-296-0662 / 805-451-6157, DRE#01813897 / #01976444

247 Toro Canyon Rd, 2BD, 2BA, Sun 12-2, $2,495,000, Sotheby’s International Realty, Tara Toner 805-451-4999, DRE#01957054

345 Canon Drive, 4BD, 3.5BA, Sat 2-4, $3,095,000, Sotheby’s International Realty, Ference Hodosy 805-452-7516, DRE#01012341

Santa Ynez Valley

325 Amherst Place (Lompoc), 5BD, 2BA, Sat 11-1, $609,000, Village Properties, David McIntire 805-315-8444, DRE#01897654 1071 Cota St, 3BD, 3BA, Sat 12-2, $1,195,000, Village Properties, Emily Hemming 805-350-1235, DRE#02217612

1190 N Refugio Rd, 3BD, 2BA, Sat 11-1, $2,150,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Laura Drammer / Daulton Wolf 805448-7500 / 805-757-6797, DRE#01209580 / #02202805

2620 Janin Way, 5BD, 3BA, Sat 1-3, $2,175,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Bill Coker / Laura Drammer 805-689-7415 / 805-448-7500, DRE#00825468 / #01209580

1483 Country Way, 3BD, 3BA, Sat 2-4, $2,295,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Kristen Maggitti 805-895-8387, DRE#02195648

846 Sienna Way, 4BD, 2.5BA, Sun 12-3, $2,350,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Carole Colone 805-708-2580, DRE#01223216

990 Fredensborg Canyon Rd, 4BD, 3BA, Sat 1-3, $2,395,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Laura Drammer / Cole Robbins 805-448-7500 / 805-403-7735, DRE#01209580 / #01910827

1729 Cottonwood Ln, 4BD, 3BA, Sat 11-1, $2,600,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Rachel Mosti 414-687-0740, DRE#02225999

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3173 Lucinda Lane

3 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms | Offered at $1,795,000

Welcome home to this beautifully updated, light filled, Mid Century home situated in San Roque. Tastefully updated residence boasts clean lines with sophisticated touches throughout including a polished, updated kitchen, bright and airy living room, plus tastefully remodeled bathrooms. Optimized floor plan offers an open concept living area featuring fireplace, soaring ceilings, recessed lighting and a wall of windows that overlook the lush and private backyard. Primary suite offers scenic ocean, mountain and city views, oversized deck, dual closets and private bath. Solid wood floors featured throughout the home. Updated HVAC system offering air conditioning. Oversized two car garage with ample storage area offering possibilities to explore other optimal uses for the space. Ideally located for those who love to be close to all that Santa Barbara has to offer, yet situated in a quiet and quaint cul-de-sac.

Mad Hatter Luncheon Raises Funds for Transition House

On April 23 at the Ritz-Carlton Bacara, the Transition House Auxiliary hosted its Mad Hatter Luncheon, netting roughly $150,000 for the children’s programs at Transition House (TH). This nonprofit provides shelter, transitional and permanent housing, and myriad support services for homeless families, transforming the lives of these parents and children.

About 200 guests, many clad in silver for the event’s 25th anniversary, enjoyed a performance by the San Marcos Jazz Band and a program emceed by Andrew Firestone, a longtime avid supporter.

At the event and in an interview, Executive Director Kathleen Baushke shared how TH provides families not only with safe shelter, but also with the skills and support needed to move into housing of their own.

TH serves about 300 people each year in its shelter, where parents receive case management, career development services, and financial literacy training. More than half of the parents who enter the shelter are already employed they just don’t earn enough to afford Santa Barbara’s high rental costs. Baushke, who has served as executive director for 21 years, laments that the City of S.B. 2023 Rent Survey found that the average two-bedroom apartment cost $3,800. “I can’t afford that, and I am the director, making a decent living.”

During stays that can last up to 120 days, families benefit from daycare for infants and toddlers provided onsite through a partnership with Storyteller Children’s Center. For kids and teens, TH provides enrichment programs. Some families are then offered transitional or permanent housing at a highly subsidized rent, where they can still avail themselves of TH’s services.

Last year, 90 percent of those served came from the greater S.B. area, with nearly all of the rest from Mid/North County or Ventura. This is the focus, according to Baushke, because there is always demand from local residents and these residents are likely to have a job history and friends here, giving them a stronger likelihood of success. Just over two-thirds of the families served are single parent.

At the event, Baushke recognized guests present who previously resided at TH, including Ingrid Estrella, the

owner of the State Street business Game Seeker, and Kelsey McAuliffe, a local Realtor. The program works.

The statistics show the success as well. Last year, threequarters of the families who entered the shelter transitioned to housing. TH provided housing to one in five of these, the rest found other subsidized housing or marketrate housing. Of those who were housed, 25 percent went into shared housing because of the high rental costs here. Upon leaving the shelter, 92 percent were employed.

Baushke points to two big factors that account for TH’s success: Its case management program and the relatively long duration of its assistance. Case management teaches people not just how to apply for a job, but how to think about a career that will allow for advancement and benefits. Baushke lauds her case management staff for their nonjudgmental, compassionate nature.

The relatively long period that TH offers housing 120 days in the shelter plus transitional and permanent housing for some give parents time to figure out their employment situation and learn how to manage and save money.

At the event, Baushke announced the purchase of a 10-unit apartment complex on the Westside, thanks to the Balay Ko Foundation, that will house a new 24-month transitional housing program. This will supplement TH’s Firehouse, which provides six month stays for six families.

Through various government funding programs over the years, TH has acquired 35 apartments for permanent affordable housing. These highly subsidized units, however, have little turnover because of the huge differential between their rental rates and market rates.

The waitlist to enter the shelter is roughly five weeks, about the same as before COVID. The recent spike in rents surprisingly hasn’t led to even more demand, but Baushke points to the recent exodus of people from the area because of high housing costs.

TH has a government-funded Rapid Rehousing Program that provides security deposits and rental payments. Eligibility is limited to TH’s shelter residents and is focused on those who don’t need TH’s intensive case management and support services.

TH relies heavily on volunteers, including to fund and

prepare all lunches and dinners for shelter residents. Many teams have been volunteering each month for the meal service for years. Volunteers help with the evening children’s programs and with special projects too. New volunteers are welcome for both of these. The 34-member TH Auxiliary raises funds and awareness about Transition House and welcomes new members.

Government funding is a tiny percentage of operating income. TH relies heavily on individuals and foundations for support.

SOCIETY MATTERS Text and photos by Gail Arnold

Board President Mary Stern, Executive Director Kathleen Baushke, and Event Chair Diane White

Silent Auction Co-Chairs Nancy Kozak, Jacquie McMahon, and Lana Phillips

Silent Auction Co-Chair Judy Cresap and Auxiliary Member Lorraine West

Board Treasurer Andrea Carnaghe, Transition House Investment Advisor Sid Walker, and Board Secretary Kristin Linehan

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Changing Transportation and Housing Patterns

With increasingly bleak reports of atmospheric concentrations of carbon dioxide, are there any places making rapid progress on climate change that can offer hope? Maybe.

Transportation, the second largest source of greenhouse-gas emissions, is becoming electrified. Even better, however, is reducing the use of cars through policies designed to increase walking, bik-

ing, and public transportation. In 2021, Paris rolled out a plan to become 100 percent cycle-friendly in five years. This journey was already well underway car trips in Paris fell by more than 60 percent in the previous two decades, public transit rides increased by 40 percent, and bicycle trips increased by 20 percent. Bicycling in the French capital more than doubled between 2020 and 2024 from 5 percent to 11 percent.

Cycling infrastructure, bicycle parking spots, and traffic light changes prioritizing cyclists are mushrooming. Car parking on Paris streets is systematically being eliminated and has shrunk by more than 50 percent.

GOING GREEN

Another innovation that complements these mobility changes is in housing. Since the start of this century, municipal policies have aggressively been creating social housing to keep middleand lower-income residents in the heart of the city. One of the goals of this effort is to preserve the ineffable character of Paris beloved by the French and tourists alike. One-quarter of all Parisians live in public housing, an increase from 13 percent in 2000. The philosophy is that those who produce the riches of the city deserve to live in it. Teachers, sanitation workers, janitors, nurses, university students, bakers, and butchers are all benefiting from this program.

Like cities around the world, Paris is confronting growing homelessness. The initiatives that City Hall has taken to keep low-income citizens from being squeezed out go far beyond what most other cities are doing. Whether Paris will achieve an equitable, diverse city remains to be seen. The challenges are formidable, but the goal is to have 30 percent public housing for

low-income residents and 10 percent for middle-income inhabitants by 2035. Paris is already a dense city, but it can use its legal authority to preempt the private sale of a building and convert it into public housing. The city has also sharply restricted shortterm rentals, while transforming old train rights-of-way and condemned buildings into social housing. Over the past 25 years, the city has built or renovated 82,000 apartments for families and added 14,000 student units. Rents can be as little as $650 per month for apartments.

Housing is only part of the equation for achieving a balanced city; the other part is creating a healthy mix of small businesses: boulangeries, cheese shops, bicycle repair places, corner delis, flower stalls, and artisan workshops. The city can favor these types of small businesses because it is the landlord of 19 percent of city shops. It limits the number of chain businesses in preference for small operations, thus creating continuity and an enhanced sense of timelessness.

Dennis Allen is chair of Allen Construction, an employee-owned company committed to building and operating sustainably. He also serves as chair of the Dean’s Council at the Bren School of Environmental Science & Management at UCSB and as a boardmember of the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History.

by Dennis Allen

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SALES

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