The Macy's building in Santa Barbara, designed by notable architects and part of La Cumbre Plaza since 1967, has been deemed not historically significant by the Historic Landmarks Commission, paving the way for its demolition. Local developers plan to convert the site into 689 apartment units after Macy's vacates in 2028. The need for housing in Santa Barbara is urgent, recognized in city planning since 2009. Despite its history, the building lacks strong associations that would warrant preservation, according to a recent report presented to the commission.
The historic landmarks review is all part of the process of what [the development] has to go through. From the report and the commission, it wasn't something that met the criteria for historic dedication of resources.
The Macy's building has a lack of significant associations to be considered for historical designation and protection, according to the report presented to the Historic Landmarks Commission.
Although the building is not historically significant now, it had special characteristics in its heyday as a J.W. Robinson's department store.
The urgency for housing in Santa Barbara is documented, as part of the available land from the mall's footprint was designated for this purpose in city plans.
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