Solvang to hold community workshops on proposed development near Veterans Memorial Hall

SOLVANG, Calif. - The City of Solvang will hold community workshops on Saturday June 27 to discuss, and receive input on, economic development and concepts for improvements to the area at and near the “Old Lumberyard” and Veterans Memorial Hall sites, and Solvang Park-adjacent public parking lot.

The city said the workshops will have a series of smaller groups so participants can maintain physical distancing.

The workshops will be staffed by the City and the proposed developer, Ed St. George, who will present updated information regarding the proposed plans and will be available to address attendee questions and comments, according to a news release from the city.

Based on public input received so far, Ed St. George has created alternative, proposed concepts, which incorporate the Large Hall of the Veterans Memorial building as a centerpiece, the city said.

During the June 27 workshops, each of the sessions will be held in a structured agenda format and similarly-structured public input by topic, will be recorded utilizing feedback cards.

Depending on public input received during the workshops, additional, future workshops may be scheduled.

The June 27 workshop sessions are scheduled as follows: First Session, 9:00 a.m.; Second Session, 10:30 a.m.; Third Session, 12:00 p.m..

The City requests that attendees make a reservation in advance by emailing CityHall@CityofSolvang.com, or by calling 805-688-5575. Interested parties should note their session time preference(s) when contacting the City.

Additional information about the June 27 workshops will be posted to the Solvang Resources website: www.SolvangResources.com.