Remembering the 'father of the Third Street Promenade'

Herb Katz was a big name in Santa Monica, and left a big legacy. The Lookout News looks back at the man some consider the father of the Third Street Promenade:

Katz, who was elected to a fifth four-year council term two months ago, died peacefully with family and close friends by his side after a long battle with cancer that failed to keep him from the dais. He was 78. A partner and owner of RTK Architects, Inc., Katz not only left his mark on city policies –- he helped create the Third Street Promenade and was a driving force behind Santa Monica’s restrictive sign ordinance –- he also left behind several large buildings. They include the YMCA downtown and two prominent mixed-use projects on the southern end of Main Street and in the heart of downtown.

More tributes in the Santa Monica Mirror.

--Shelby Grad

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