Local news outlet Noozhawk describes him as “one of Santa Barbara’s most prominent and controversial developers.” The Yelp page for his property management company has only 1.4 stars, with ...

Swenson's name is stamped across the city and his impact will live on, Burrough's said. "Barry was a true icon -- a mentor to me and so many others in our industry," Burroughs told San Jose Spotlight.