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!
Five Stories Requested in Entitled Front & Laurel Project
The previously entitled Front & Laurel project with 46 condominiums in 4 stories was redesigned by the developer and reviewed at a public meeting on 8/21/24 by the Design Review Committee. The Front Street project (across from The Wharf and Transmission Brewery) was "amended" and the new design will have 85 apartments and 82 parking spaces in five stories. The Downtown Specific Plan clearly states only 3 stories are allowed in this zone with a 4th story of 25%. Another Design Review Committee hearing is scheduled for October 16th at 6 p.m.
Our public views of the ocean and the hills will be lost forever with these monolithic buildings exceeding what is allowed in the Downtown Specific Plan. Traffic is already overwhelming and unsafe in this zone. This is an historic district and protected by our Downtown Specific Plan! It is our city and we need to take it back and preserve it for future generations.
Join Livable Ventura in funding the fight to take back our city and stop greedy developers from profiting at the expense of our community. Please donate to our Go Fund Me page.
Your monetary gift is tax deductible to the fullest extent of the IRS rules and will go directly to a fund for legal representation and the costs associated with fighting this and other similar projects.
https://gofund.me/b2408cc3
Our public views of the ocean and the hills will be lost forever with these monolithic buildings exceeding what is allowed in the Downtown Specific Plan. Traffic is already overwhelming and unsafe in this zone. This is an historic district and protected by our Downtown Specific Plan! It is our city and we need to take it back and preserve it for future generations.
Join Livable Ventura in funding the fight to take back our city and stop greedy developers from profiting at the expense of our community. Please donate to our Go Fund Me page.
Your monetary gift is tax deductible to the fullest extent of the IRS rules and will go directly to a fund for legal representation and the costs associated with fighting this and other similar projects.
All donations, large and small are greatly appreciated!
https://gofund.me/b2408cc3
THE TIME IS NOW!
FIGHT BACK AGAINST OVERDEVELOPMENT!
Livable Ventura, Inc. is a 501(c)(3)
EIN 93-3488355
Concerns regarding the planning and development process
- Developers are asking for exceptions and variances to exceed height limits with weak or no findings so that the developer can maximize profit with little concern for existing residents!
- Buildings are being reviewed individually with no regard for the cumulative impact of other new construction in the area.
- Developers are including the minimum low-income housing in their developments in order to over-build using the state density bonus which allows them to bypass city regulations.
- Citizens write letters and speak at meetings but their concerns are not addressed by the city.
- Architects in the city already know of the city's lenient regulations, and propose projects that exceed density and height limits because they know it will be approved.
- Most new constructions are being built by out of state developers who are unfamiliar with the culture and lifestyle of Venturans.
- Ventura is known to have a lenient planning department and this is a selling point for realtors and land speculators.
There are many other practices in Ventura that have been favoring developers and silencing citizens, and we want citizens to be involved in the planning process to maintain livability in Ventura.
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