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Development Potential Analysis (DPA)

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Figuring out what you’re allowed to do with your property can be confusing and overwhelming, especially in this time of rapid zoning changes and California state housing laws.

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SB9
state-wide
split your lot and build up to 4 units

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Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)
state-wide
add a small extra unit to your property

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AUD multifamily map
Santa Barbara city-wide
increase density with multifamily units in the city of Santa Barbara

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Santa Barbara’s First Builder’s Remedy Application

Every eight years, the state of California determines the RHNA (Regional Housing Needs Assessment) number of housing units each jurisdiction is expected to produce locally to collectively address the statewide lack of housing.

Ellen Bildsten interview on Radio Real Estate

In this week’s Radio Real Estate, Ellen talks with Mark Schneidman and Tom Oschner about the upcoming AIA ArchitecTours, Santa Barbara’s plans for State Street, and more. Bildsten Architecture and Planning will have a project, Modern Farmhouse Remodel, featured in this year’s tour which takes place on October 1st, 2022.

Bildsten Architecture and Planning Featured in Redfin’s “14 Expert Tips to Consider Before You Build an ADU”

We were asked to contribute a tip to Redfin’s article 14 Expert Tips to Consider Before You Build an ADU. The article is full of interesting insights from other professionals who work regularly with ADU design and construction. See our tip below, or click here to read the whole article.

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AIA ArchitecTours 2023: Mid Century Modern

AIASB is hosting its 14th annual ArchitecTours on October 7th. One of our projects, Mid Century Modern, located on the Mesa will be featured on the tour.

AIA ArchitecTours 2022: Modern Farmhouse Renovation Featured

This year’s Santa Barbara AIA ArchitecTours will take place on October 1st, 2022. Bildsten Architecture and Planning is proud to have one of our projects, Modern Farmhouse Renovation, featured on the tour.

Monterey Design Conference 2022

The Monterey Design conference is a biennial conference for architects and designers hosted by the California AIA. Our team always looks forward to it, and three of us will be attending this year.