EKN Hotel Project and Historic Downtown Revitalization
Summary
A developer is proposing a 56-room four-story hotel with restaurants at 2 Petaluma Boulevard South, a long-vacant gas station site in the historic district. Supporters argue it will bring vital economic activity and eliminate blight, while some residents and architects have raised concerns about building height, exterior materials like concrete and stucco, and pedestrian flow.
At a glance
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Last discussed Feb 24, 2026.
Impact analysis
Generates an estimated $33 million in transient occupancy tax over 30 years, creates approximately 80 jobs, and provides $1.7 to $2.07 million in development impact fees.
Downtown businesses, visitors, local workers, and the City of Petaluma through increased tax revenues and tourism.
None identified directly, though some residents expressed aesthetic concerns regarding the building's visibility and architectural integration.
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