Livable Ventura, Inc. 

We are a group of Ventura citizens who are concerned about the rapid, over- development in our city. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

We are a liaison between citizens and the city, providing transparency to citizens and feedback to our city officials.

We research critical issues with new developments such as safety concerns, traffic congestion, impact on current infrastructure, overcrowding. We review and discuss new building plans, research ordinances, and inform the Community Development Department, Design Review Committee, Planning Commission and City Council of resident's concerns regarding new developments.

We help promote development that fits in with surrounding communities and preserves our culture, history, and environment.
We support the development of housing for all income levels across the city of Ventura.

Join us today to let our officials know what you want to see in Ventura!

Community Overruled:

The Controversy Around Park Plaza Approval
The Ventura City Council’s decision to approve Park Plaza, an 80 unit 67-foot-tall luxury apartment building, at the corner of Fir and Santa Clara Streets, was deeply troubling and represents a significant departure from the wishes of the overwhelming majority of the very constituents they were elected to represent.
This building, which far exceeds the established scale and character of the.area, fails to align with the findings required by the California Coastal Act that explicitly calls for the development to harmonize with its surroundings in scale and character. In no one‘s imagination can this finding be met.
Livable Ventura, along with concerned residents, presented strong and compelling evidence that proposed a compromise to reduce the building’s height while preserving all affordable and market-rate housing units. This solution struck a balance between community values and legal development requirements, but it was dismissed by the Council on a 5-2 vote in favor of this unprecedented project scale. In doing so, the Council approved a staggering 127 units per acre in an area previously studied for just 54 units per acre. Such density raises serious concerns about evacuation safety and infrastructure strain. A suggested Environmental Impact Report was not considered by the council.
Countless Ventura residents wrote letters, attended meetings, and voiced opposition to this project, only to be disregarded. This decision undermines the trust and confidence that constituents have in their elected officials. We believe in progress, affordable housing, and thoughtful development. However, that progress must be achieved collaboratively and with respect for Ventura’s unique character and community.
Livable Ventura will continue to stand with the residents in advocating for sustainable and community-focused development even in the face of such disheartening setbacks.
~ Carol Spector, President of Livable Ventura, Inc.

Five Stories Requested in Entitled Front & Laurel Project