Zoom Presentation: Understanding Yesterday – Architectural History

Faced with new challenges, including state-required housing mandates, the City of Santa Barbara is looking for ways to revitalize its core and provide more housing for a growing population. Architectural historian Dr. Dennis Doordan will provide a historical perspective on the urban development of Santa Barbara in the context of the revival of interest in traditional urbanism in the United States.

The presentation will be followed by a panel discussion featuring prominent local voices and leading minds in the history, methodology and practice of principled urban development, as well as an opportunity for audience Q&A.

This series is sponsored by Allen Construction, Appleton Partners LLP, Ashley & Vance Engineering, Inc., Cearnal Collective, Suzanne Elledge Planning & Permitting Services, Inc., Giffin & Crane General Contractors, LLC, Harrison Design, Santa Barbara Independent, and Village Properties Realtors.