AUGUST 2025
CHAMBER CONNECTION SANTA MARIA VALLEY CHAMBER MONTHLY NEWSLETTER CHAMBER HELPS LEAD DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION AS HERITAGE WALK LOFTS BREAK GROUND What was once a vacant department store in downtown Santa Maria is now transforming into the Heritage Walk Lofts, an ambitious project aimed at bringing new energy, housing, and commerce to the heart of our city. On August 6, the Vernon Group and the City of Santa Maria broke ground on this $35 million development, converting the old Mervyn’s/Fallas building into 104 loft-style apartments. The Heritage Walk Lofts is the first of several Vernon Group developments planned to revitalize downtown. Community Development Director Chenin Dow explained that the project is part of a long-term partnership between the City and private developers to re-imagine downtown as a walkable, vibrant hub of business, living, and cultural activity.
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