Housing Issue Forums are periodic educational events that provide a platform for presentations and discussion surrounding pertinent issues and trends in Ventura County housing. These are generally informal 2-2.5 hour gatherings with an opportunity for networking with other housing professionals over refreshments. Forums typically draw 60-80 Ventura County industry professionals, including: developers & builders, agents & brokers, title & escrow officers, consultants, elected officials, government employees, representatives from community organizations and interested citizens.
Light refreshments are provided, Pre-registration is strongly encouraged along with a small $10 donation.. Your donation enables us to continue to offer these Forums, the Annual Housing Conference and other housing advocacy and information avenues. If you would like to present information, suggest a topic, or sponsor a Housing Issue Forum, please contact Karen at info@vchome.org or (805) 216-2235.
Light refreshments are provided, Pre-registration is strongly encouraged along with a small $10 donation.. Your donation enables us to continue to offer these Forums, the Annual Housing Conference and other housing advocacy and information avenues. If you would like to present information, suggest a topic, or sponsor a Housing Issue Forum, please contact Karen at info@vchome.org or (805) 216-2235.
April, 2023 - Conversion to Affordable Housing
Ventura
February 28, 2023 - All About ADUs
Tuesday lunch-time 10:45 - 1:15
Hillcrest Center for the Arts, Thousand Oaks - 403 W. Hillcrest Drive
Suggested donation: $10 or $25 with lunch
Join us for the first 2023 Housing Issues Forum “All About ADUs”. The first half-hour will be for gathering and networking. The program, starting around 11:15, will consist of:
Tuesday lunch-time 10:45 - 1:15
Hillcrest Center for the Arts, Thousand Oaks - 403 W. Hillcrest Drive
Suggested donation: $10 or $25 with lunch
Join us for the first 2023 Housing Issues Forum “All About ADUs”. The first half-hour will be for gathering and networking. The program, starting around 11:15, will consist of:
- Types of ADUs, design and codes, process, construction, costs, utility considerations (Arturo Hernandez, Central Coast ADU)
- The impact and value of an ADU on a property; economics & feasibility, ADU financing; lessons learned from ersonal experience. (Tim Freund, Broker/agent, Dilbeck Estates, Conejo Simi Moorpark Association of Realtors)
- Importance of ADU production and rental amount qualifications to jurisdictions; developing streamline process and approval requirements that align with recent state law (Shanna Farley, City of Moorpark)
- City of Thousand Oaks Housing Update: current housing supply, unmet needs & priorities. project pipeline, intentions, plans and challenges to meet the RHNA goals?
- Q&A and discussion
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December 7, 2022 - Review & Preview Holiday Mixer
Wednesday evening 4:30-8:30 pm
Cantara Cellars/Flat Fish Brewery, Camarillo - 126 N. Wood Rd., Camarillo
Cost: $40, includes beer/wine & dinner
Join in a holiday celebration with local housing industry professionals, craft wine and beer, scrumptious fare, fun entertainment and more!
Interested in sponsoring this event ... let's talk!
Wednesday evening 4:30-8:30 pm
Cantara Cellars/Flat Fish Brewery, Camarillo - 126 N. Wood Rd., Camarillo
Cost: $40, includes beer/wine & dinner
Join in a holiday celebration with local housing industry professionals, craft wine and beer, scrumptious fare, fun entertainment and more!
Interested in sponsoring this event ... let's talk!
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July 14, 2022 - RECONNECT: Housing First - Solutions for People Experiencing Homelessness
Thursday morning 8:30-11:00 am (with networking and refreshments in the first half-hour)
Oxnard public library - 251 South A Street , Oxnard
Program will include:
Thursday morning 8:30-11:00 am (with networking and refreshments in the first half-hour)
Oxnard public library - 251 South A Street , Oxnard
Program will include:
- Jennifer Harkey (County of Ventura, Continuum of Care Alliance) reported the state of homelessness in Ventura County, new funding, current programs/resources, and expansion opportunities.
- Emilio Ramirez (City of Oxnard Housing Director) discussed the city's implementation of the Housing First model and the new mixed-use Homeless Solutions Center.
- Local service providers introduced the work they do, plans/goals and importantly how our community can help them improve or expand the outreach and effectiveness. Participants included: Coalition for Family Harmony, Gabriel's House, Mercy House, Salvation Army, Spirit of Santa Paula, The Samaritan Center, and United Way..
- Laura Hernandez (Councilmember) and Tony Stewart (Community Development Director), City of Port Hueneme reported on the city's response to homelessness, housing needs & priorities, new 6th Cycle housing elements, meeting the RHNA goals, intentions & plans.
May 25, 2022 - RECONNECT: Affordable Housing & 126 Corridor
Wednesday morning 9:00-11:00 am
Mountain View apartments - 220 Santa Clara Street, Fillmore (exit Mountain View St. off 126 Highway)
The May 25th forum will focus on connecting to achieve affordable housing goals. Appropriately located at the newest affordable housing project Mountain View Apartments in Fillmore, the forum will discuss:
• The Mountain View project distinctions and collaborative approval and financing process. This is a new complex of 77 affordable apartments, one, two and three bedroom units, targeted for very-low and extremely-low income families. The project is a partnership between Many Mansions and Area Housing Authority of the County of Ventura with financial support from Housing Trust Fund VC, County CDBG Funds, 4% Tax Credits + Tax Exempt Bond, State Funds, and Conventional Permanent Loan.
• Understanding the Affordable housing process: development, resident selection, needs and future plans.
• Housing along the 126-corridor: needs & priorities, new 6th Cycle housing elements, meeting the RHNA goals, intentions & plans.
Presenters include: Doug Menges and Alex Russell (Many Mansions), Sarah McCarthy-Garcia (McCarthy Companies - project builder), David Rowlands (Fillmore City Manager), James Mason (Santa Paula Community Development Director), Dave Ward and Ruchita Kadakia (County of Ventura Planning Director and Housing Planning Manager).
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March 24, 2022 - RECONNECT: East County - Conversion - Infill - Inclusive Tech
Thursday afternoon 1:30-4:00 pm (program starts at 2:00)
Lennar's Sycamore Grove Community Center, 3039 E Cochran St, Simi Valley, CA 93065 (just off the 118 freeway)
Suggested donation: $10
Come, RECONNECT with others at our first of five RECONNECT 2022 Forums. The forum will discuss:
Thursday afternoon 1:30-4:00 pm (program starts at 2:00)
Lennar's Sycamore Grove Community Center, 3039 E Cochran St, Simi Valley, CA 93065 (just off the 118 freeway)
Suggested donation: $10
Come, RECONNECT with others at our first of five RECONNECT 2022 Forums. The forum will discuss:
- "Horizontal mixed-use" infill and walkable neighborhood design
- New construction with inclusive amenities, the latest building codes and technology (Lennar partners with Amazon for full Alexa integration)
- Unique design including live-work and 3-story single-family units
- Conversion entitlement process of office building and office campuses to residential (project site is a former State Farm complex)
- East County housing; Housing element, intentions, plans and affordable housing in this part of the County will be summarized by representatives from the cities of Simi Valley, Moorpark, and Thousand Oaks.
Thank you Lennar for sponsoring this Forum!
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Dec. 2: Holiday Celebration "Is Your House Green?"
Cantera Cellars/Flat Fish Brewery 126 N. Wood Rd., Camarillo (4:30 - 7:30 pm)
Cost: $25, includes beer/wine, food and more!
Join in a holiday celebration with local housing industry professionals, craft wine and beer, scrumptious fare all while learning about environmental-green-eco-technology and methods for housing. Short presentations will be made by:
Cantera Cellars/Flat Fish Brewery 126 N. Wood Rd., Camarillo (4:30 - 7:30 pm)
Cost: $25, includes beer/wine, food and more!
Join in a holiday celebration with local housing industry professionals, craft wine and beer, scrumptious fare all while learning about environmental-green-eco-technology and methods for housing. Short presentations will be made by:
- 3C-REN (Tri-County Regional Energy Network): Learn ways to upgrade existing single-family and multi-family housing to be more energy and cost efficient. Many free tools are available.
- Central Coast Green Building Council: Learn ways to design and build new homes or remodel to maximize energy efficiency and use of new eco-technology.
- Landscape Development Inc.: Reduce water use and costs by employing these irrigation advancements and design principles.
- New Urban West Inc.: Hear from a residential developer how they are addressing the many environmental and approval hurdles at their Camarillo Springs project.
EVENT SPONSOR: New Urban West Inc. is a local developer/builder that emphasizes a collaborative community approach allowing for unique design and innovative projects, while still honoring the past of the land, area, and surroundings. Their proposed The Greens at Camarillo Springs project will provide 248 single-family homes for 55+ and community amenities including refurbished 12-hole golf course, restaurant, bar and event venue, recreational and open space facilities. The project addresses several existing environmental issues including flooding and oil seepage. Download info on the Camarillo Springs Senior Living project.
July 15 : "Housing for Seniors"
with Thomas Dougherty, architect and author of "From Our House to Godshuizen"
Based on his article “From Our House to Godshuis”, architect, author and scholar Thomas Dougherty will speak about creating homes for the elderly. The medical practice of elderly care has come to recognize the importance of well-designed housing as foundational to the well-being of the elderly. Too often today instead of “housing” them, we “warehouse” them. The elderly leave society when they enter an senior facility, too often to be forgotten by the community at large. It is this separation perhaps more than any other single factor that contributes to the suffering, loneliness, helplessness, and boredom of the elderly today. Through this forum learn how ‘human-scale’ development can bring a semblance of autonomy and a sense of “home” back to housing for our elderly.
with Thomas Dougherty, architect and author of "From Our House to Godshuizen"
Based on his article “From Our House to Godshuis”, architect, author and scholar Thomas Dougherty will speak about creating homes for the elderly. The medical practice of elderly care has come to recognize the importance of well-designed housing as foundational to the well-being of the elderly. Too often today instead of “housing” them, we “warehouse” them. The elderly leave society when they enter an senior facility, too often to be forgotten by the community at large. It is this separation perhaps more than any other single factor that contributes to the suffering, loneliness, helplessness, and boredom of the elderly today. Through this forum learn how ‘human-scale’ development can bring a semblance of autonomy and a sense of “home” back to housing for our elderly.
Thomas Dougherty, architect, published author, scholar, and city commissioner, is masterful at melding historic perspective with new urban design to maximize sustainability and livability. With a solid foundation as a timber framer and an undergraduate degree in History and Philosophy from the Franciscan University of Steubenville, Thomas went on to receive not one, but two Master’s degrees from University of Notre Dame in Architecture and Architectural Design & Urbanism. Thomas currently works as an architect in West Chester, Pennsylvania initially with Archer and Buchanan Architects, and currently for his own 'Innerblock Design Studio' where he specializes in the development of ADUs along residential alleys and other ‘inner-block’, infill development.
Impact of Housing Legislation on Ventura County"
with Christy Hayek, California Association of Realtors
June 17, 2021 @ Hampton Inn Camarillo
Housing continues to be a priority focus in the State legislature. Christy Hayek, Government Affairs at California Association of Realtors provides valuable insight into recently enacted and currently proposed housing legislation. Learn how this this legislation may affect you, your business and the the housing industry in this region?
Access a pdf of the presentation slides and video recording (on YouTube) using the links below.
with Christy Hayek, California Association of Realtors
June 17, 2021 @ Hampton Inn Camarillo
Housing continues to be a priority focus in the State legislature. Christy Hayek, Government Affairs at California Association of Realtors provides valuable insight into recently enacted and currently proposed housing legislation. Learn how this this legislation may affect you, your business and the the housing industry in this region?
Access a pdf of the presentation slides and video recording (on YouTube) using the links below.
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Special Presentation by Chuck Marohn, Founder of Strong Towns
Tuesday, December 3rd from 1:00 -4:00 pm., @ Camarillo Library Community Room, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo
Central California's ONLY stop on The Strong America Tour with a special presentation by Chuck Marohn, Founder and President of Strong Towns. The Forum will include:
Tuesday, December 3rd from 1:00 -4:00 pm., @ Camarillo Library Community Room, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo
Central California's ONLY stop on The Strong America Tour with a special presentation by Chuck Marohn, Founder and President of Strong Towns. The Forum will include:
- Discussion of housing and community development models for smart incremental growth, the missing middle, building strong towns that last, and neighborhood adaptation.
- Interview by Chuck Marohn with a local Ventura County community member.
- Discussion of ideas presented in his new book "Strong Towns: A Bottom-up Revolution to Rebuild American Prosperity" and online articles that can be found at www.StrongTowns.org,
- Question and answer session,
- Book signing (extra signed books still available - contact info@vchome.org)
Innovative Housing and Community Design
August 14, 2019 8:00 - 10:00 am @ Ventura City Hall Community Meeting Room
This exciting forum presented forward thinking home and community design ideas that are being implemented elsewhere and may offer housing solutions here in Ventura County.
August 14, 2019 8:00 - 10:00 am @ Ventura City Hall Community Meeting Room
This exciting forum presented forward thinking home and community design ideas that are being implemented elsewhere and may offer housing solutions here in Ventura County.
- Andy Bratz, owner of Draphics, Inc. talked about the eco-friendly earthship home he is building in New Mexico. These sustainable building designs address energy, reuse and recycling, natural and recycled building materials, water harvesting and reuse, and food production and can be using singularly or in tandem in new construction or renovation.
- Matt Roberts, president of Quality Containers, addressed the use of shipping containers for residential purposes. Container use in the County can currently be found only in commercial applications such as the Ventura Botanic Garden office and retail shop.
- Roy Prince, architect and OxnardRenaissance.org, discussed zoning issues and designing communities for people such as “pocket neighborhoods”, clustered groups of, often small, neighboring houses or apartments gathered around a shared open space with a clear sense of territory and shared stewardship.
- Breakfast refreshments provided by Quality Containers.
Click the image to view information presented at the Forum
Earthship Homes
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Building Homes using Shipping Containers
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Pocket Neighborhoods
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The Intersection of Health Care and Housing
Wednesday, May 8th from 8:00 -10:00 am., @ Camarillo Library Community Room, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo
This forum helps to understand the intersection of two distinct sectors, health care and housing, addressing the following questions:
Wednesday, May 8th from 8:00 -10:00 am., @ Camarillo Library Community Room, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo
This forum helps to understand the intersection of two distinct sectors, health care and housing, addressing the following questions:
- How is housing an important determinant of health?
- What is the relationship between homelessness/poor housing and physical/mental health?
- What are the barriers to improved health in various vulnerable populations?
- What resources are available to provide healthy homes to those most in need?
- How can we bring together health care and affordable housing communities?
- What effect does policy have on health care and housing? What changes are needed?
- Saqi Cho (Director of Research, Policy, and Health Promotion, National Center for Health in Public Housing) helps improve access to health care services for underserved, low-income, and vulnerable populations. Dr. Cho is a conduit between service providers, affordable housing managers, health centers, policy-makers and communities, providing a broad array of technical assistance, training and materials.
- Susan White Wood (Housing Manager, County of Ventura Health Care Agency, Behavioral Health) manages the housing component as part of a coordinated system of services providing prevention, intervention, treatment, and support to persons with mental health and substance abuse issues. Formerly with the County Human Services Agency, Ms. White Wood has extensive background in local housing, health care, and grants management issues.
Getting to YES: Building Community Support
February 13, 2019 (8:00 - 10:00 am)
@ the Orchid Building, 1st floor conference room, 816 Camarillo Springs Road, Camarillo (101 & Camarillo Springs)
With a resistance to change and further development by many residents, it is increasingly important to bring the community to the table at the beginning planning stages in order to facilitate a project’s ultimate approval and completion. We will present this topic through a small panel presentation, discussion and Q&A. Panel representatives will be:
February 13, 2019 (8:00 - 10:00 am)
@ the Orchid Building, 1st floor conference room, 816 Camarillo Springs Road, Camarillo (101 & Camarillo Springs)
With a resistance to change and further development by many residents, it is increasingly important to bring the community to the table at the beginning planning stages in order to facilitate a project’s ultimate approval and completion. We will present this topic through a small panel presentation, discussion and Q&A. Panel representatives will be:
- Jonathan Frankel of New Urban West, the proposed developer of the Camarillo Springs golf course site;
- Dave Ward, City of Ventura’s Interim Community Development Director speaking on behalf of the city’s extensive system of Community Councils;
- Merrill Berge, founder of Camarillo Sustainable Growth with a mission to educate and engage our community to ensure responsible development and preserve agricultural land in the city of Camarillo.
- As always, this is an opportunity for networking with other housing professionals over breakfast (compliments of New Urban West, Inc.)
Housing Mixer - November 27, 2018
8:00 - 10:00 am at the new Wagon Wheel development community room
2599 Wagon Wheel Road, Oxnard 93036
This is the last Housing Issues Forum for 2018. We will have a mix of 2018 recap and a look toward 2019, specifically:
8:00 - 10:00 am at the new Wagon Wheel development community room
2599 Wagon Wheel Road, Oxnard 93036
This is the last Housing Issues Forum for 2018. We will have a mix of 2018 recap and a look toward 2019, specifically:
- Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin or staff will present the results and next-steps from recent elections and housing-related ballot measures.
- HOME will discuss the Housing Conference and gather input for future Forums and the 2019 Conference.
- Oakwood Communities will delight us with their new Wagon Wheel housing development along with a tour of the project.
- As always, this is an opportunity for networking with other housing professionals over breakfast (compliments of Oakwood Communities, Inc.)
State Housing Propositions on the Nov. 2018 Ballot
with John Fowler (CEO) and Michael Hopkins (Policy Analyst) from Peoples’ Self-Help Housing
Tuesday, August 14, 2018, 8:00 - 10:00 am, Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, CA 93010
This is the third Housing Issues Forum for 2018 with a focus on understanding the State housing-related measures on the November 2018 ballot.
Proposition 1: The Veterans and Affordable Housing Act
This $4 billion bond measure will provide affordable homes for veterans, working families, people with disabilities and those experiencing homelessness. The Act will create approximately 137,000 jobs, pump $23.4 billion into California’s economy.
Proposition 2: No Place Like Home Act of 2018
This measure authorizes the state to use revenue from Proposition 63 (2004, a 1% tax on income above $1 million for mental health services) on $2 billion in revenue bonds for homelessness prevention housing for persons in need of mental health services. While the State passed legislation to spend Prop. 63 revenue on revenue bonds for homelessness prevention housing, the legislation did not go into effect because of pending litigation. Prop. 2 would resolve the dispute regarding spending Prop. 63 revenue.
Presenters:
Join John Fowler (CEO) and Michael Hopkins (Policy Analyst) from Peoples’ Self-Help Housing, as they help us understand each measure and the impact it would have on regional housing. PSHH is the assigned regional whip for the Central and South Coast Prop. 1 campaign.
with John Fowler (CEO) and Michael Hopkins (Policy Analyst) from Peoples’ Self-Help Housing
Tuesday, August 14, 2018, 8:00 - 10:00 am, Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, CA 93010
This is the third Housing Issues Forum for 2018 with a focus on understanding the State housing-related measures on the November 2018 ballot.
Proposition 1: The Veterans and Affordable Housing Act
This $4 billion bond measure will provide affordable homes for veterans, working families, people with disabilities and those experiencing homelessness. The Act will create approximately 137,000 jobs, pump $23.4 billion into California’s economy.
Proposition 2: No Place Like Home Act of 2018
This measure authorizes the state to use revenue from Proposition 63 (2004, a 1% tax on income above $1 million for mental health services) on $2 billion in revenue bonds for homelessness prevention housing for persons in need of mental health services. While the State passed legislation to spend Prop. 63 revenue on revenue bonds for homelessness prevention housing, the legislation did not go into effect because of pending litigation. Prop. 2 would resolve the dispute regarding spending Prop. 63 revenue.
Presenters:
Join John Fowler (CEO) and Michael Hopkins (Policy Analyst) from Peoples’ Self-Help Housing, as they help us understand each measure and the impact it would have on regional housing. PSHH is the assigned regional whip for the Central and South Coast Prop. 1 campaign.
Home 4 Homeless with Tara Carruth (County Continuum of Care) and Jason Meek (Turning Point Foundation, River Haven project)
Tuesday, May 22, 2018, 8:00 - 10:00 am
Ventura County Community Development Corporation
2231 Sturgis Road, Suite A, Oxnard, CA 93030
This is the second Housing Issues Forum for 2018 with a focus on understanding and helping the homeless living among us. Tara Carruth with the County Continuum of Care will present the recent County-wide homeless count, understanding the different people (and needs) that comprise the homeless population, and an overview of some successful programs to help transition and support this population. Jason Meek, Executive Director at Turning Point Foundation, will present a more detailed look at their River Haven program, successes and current needs for expansion and transitioning underway.
Tuesday, May 22, 2018, 8:00 - 10:00 am
Ventura County Community Development Corporation
2231 Sturgis Road, Suite A, Oxnard, CA 93030
This is the second Housing Issues Forum for 2018 with a focus on understanding and helping the homeless living among us. Tara Carruth with the County Continuum of Care will present the recent County-wide homeless count, understanding the different people (and needs) that comprise the homeless population, and an overview of some successful programs to help transition and support this population. Jason Meek, Executive Director at Turning Point Foundation, will present a more detailed look at their River Haven program, successes and current needs for expansion and transitioning underway.
Rental Market Update with Dawn Dyer
Tuesday, April 10, 2018, 8:00 - 10:00 am
National University, 5th floor conference room, Suite 502
1000 Town Center Dr., Oxnard
Join us for breakfast as Dawn Dyer, President of Dyer Sheehan Group Inc., discusses the latest Apartment Market Survey, market trends and outlook. Done twice a year, the Survey is a comprehensive analysis of the vibrant multi-family housing markets in Ventura County, with details for each of the ten city areas and the County as a whole. This survey is especially significant as it will show changes to the rental market after, and as a result of, the December Thomas Fire. Data includes detailed statistical summaries and graphs showing:
Tuesday, April 10, 2018, 8:00 - 10:00 am
National University, 5th floor conference room, Suite 502
1000 Town Center Dr., Oxnard
Join us for breakfast as Dawn Dyer, President of Dyer Sheehan Group Inc., discusses the latest Apartment Market Survey, market trends and outlook. Done twice a year, the Survey is a comprehensive analysis of the vibrant multi-family housing markets in Ventura County, with details for each of the ten city areas and the County as a whole. This survey is especially significant as it will show changes to the rental market after, and as a result of, the December Thomas Fire. Data includes detailed statistical summaries and graphs showing:
- current rents (both in dollars and dollars per sq. ft.)
- vacancy rates
- average unit sizes
- property ages
- historical comparison for the past two years
- income levels required to qualify as a renter
11/29/16 Winter Celebration Mixer - Plus: The Housing / Transportation Connection (mini Housing Issues Forum) and Holiday Food Donation
5:30 to 7:00 pm
Location: Ventura County Community Foundation (VCCF)
4001 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo
5:30 to 7:00 pm
Location: Ventura County Community Foundation (VCCF)
4001 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo