The Towbes Group provides a full range of servicesto help with all phases of development. Listed below are recently completed projects and a sampling of active projects currently in development.

BurtonRanch (The Wye)— The Environmental Impact Report and vesting tentative map have been approved by the City of Lompoc. Entitlement work is progressing on the proposed property located in Lompoc, adjacent to The Bluffs at Mesa Oaks community at Harris Grade Road and Highway 1. Approximately 100 acres of the 149-acre residential community will be developed. The proposed project is expected to provide approximately 450 residential units, eight acres of open space, and a three-acre passive park. The community will offer a wide range of housing choices for the north Santa Barbara county housing market.

Foothill Triangle— Located in Santa Barbara, this project is in the early stages of entitlement and design of approximately 69,000 square feet for office use for a larger health care organization. The approvals to begin construction are expected in 2013.

Knollwood Village— Processing is completed and sales have begun on mobile home spaces to be converted to condominium spaces, allowing owners to buy their own lot.

Ralston Courtyards, Ventura— Construction is completed on this 108-unit apartment community located on 3.5 acres on Ralston Avenue at Cypress Point Lane, adjacent to the Victoria Avenue major retail corridor and the Ventura County Government Center area. The progressive urban style project is oriented to appeal to the workforce housing needs in the City of Ventura. The community includes a clubhouse, pool, spa and lush landscaping and incorporates sustainable building design elements and an electric car charging station. The project includes one and two bedroom units with quality interior amenities. Ralston Courtyards compliments our two adjacent apartment communities, Cypress Point and Cypress Meadows Apartments. Ralston Courtyards will continue the company program to provide quality housing choices to the City of Ventura. For the latest Ralston Courtyards news, join us on Facebook and on Twitter.

Westgate Ranch— Located in the City of Santa Maria, Westgate Ranch is an entitled mixed-use development including single family homes, attached residential units and neighborhood shopping center. The respective projects include Lavigna, a 140-unit single family home project of which Phase 1 has been completed. Phase two of Lavigna construction of 16 homes is completed and is nearly sold out. Phase three of Lavigna of 12 new homes is in planning with construction starting in May 2012. Siena, 211 apartment units offering a quality, innovative design; and Heritage, which includes additional single family homes. The Westgate Ranch community also benefits from a neighborhood shopping center which will be composed of retail and commercial services within walking distances of the residential projects. The Westgate Marketplace shopping center will provide a grocery store, drugstore and in-line shops totaling 140,000 square feet. In total, Westgate Ranch will create over 114 acres of residential and commercial opportunities for the northern Santa Barbara county. This community prides itself in offering a variety of living options, each incorporating upscale amenities, innovative design and a positive sense of place for future residents.For the latest Westgate Ranch news, join them on Facebook and on Twitter.

Willow Springs Apartments– Plans are underway to expand the existing 235-unit rental community in Goleta. One hundred new units similar in design to the existing project are well into the City of Goleta planning process with construction anticipated in late 2012. For the most current updates join us on Facebook and Twitter.

Hancock Apartments– Located in Santa Maria, this site in joint venture with a prominent local landowner is being planned for approximately 232 apartment units on 9 acres.

North Willow Springs- This new community is being planned for a 330 unit rental community. Located in Goleta the 17+ acre community surrounding a park will provide active adult, family and work force housing.

To view our completed projects, please see our Commercial, Residential and Homes pages. For more information, contact us.