Downtown Thousand Oaks Project

Long-time resident and former downtown business district president said the project has been studied for decades and urged the commission to act, citing business and youth retention.

Chamber of Commerce chair-elect from Simi Valley voiced strong business-community support, citing economic vitality and gathering spaces.

Called the project's scale astonishing and said residents will face overcrowding and congestion while outside money profits.

Supported the project but suggested a pedestrian bridge across Thousand Oaks Boulevard to connect both sides.

Chamber boardmember and small business owner voiced support, citing championship, confidence, and community.

Los Robles Health System vice president voiced strong support, citing the need for affordable housing to retain healthcare workers.

Raised water supply, hospital bed capacity, heat island effects, and opposition to seven-story buildings.

Long-time resident supported the well-researched project and praised the city's outreach.

Resident since 1956 opposed the project, submitted a 109-signature petition, and cited tree removal, height, and traffic.

Resident since 1961 and Chamber boardmember supported the plan as the fulfillment of a decades-long vision.

Resident since 1974 and theater usher opposed, citing retail vacancies, existing traffic delays at shows, and the height precedent.

Third-generation commercial property manager supported the project for keeping businesses and young families in the community.

Cal Lutheran provost supported the project, highlighting the Hub 101 entrepreneurship incubator and graduate retention.

TO Arts executive director described the project as the missing arts 'R&D lab' for developing local artists.

Young resident who walked to the meeting strongly supported the project, preferring new buildings to the existing parking structure and citing housing affordability.

Chamber president/CEO presented a coalition of over 100 businesses and nonprofits supporting the project.

Young resident supported the project as a way to retain talented young people who currently leave the city.

Conejo Climate Coalition member supported the all-electric, climate-friendly design and the affordable units.

Questioned the need for a hotel given area vacancies and suggested a four-story residential-only alternative.

TO Arts board treasurer voiced strong support for anchoring the development around the theater complex.

CLU employee supported the project as reinvestment for future generations.

Recent retiree questioned whether the modest tax revenue justifies changing the city's character, and asked if this was the last chance to comment.

Briefly voiced strong support for the project.

TO Arts vice chair, speaking as a resident, urged the commission to shape the city's change, citing his son's inability to afford living here.

Born-and-raised young resident supported the project, citing declining housing production and school enrollment.

15-year resident opposed, urging the city to fill existing empty storefronts first and citing the wildfire evacuation occurring the same day.

27-year-old construction worker wished his friends who left for affordable housing could come back.

Newbury Park resident who cannot afford to live independently spoke via Zoom in strong support, saying the project excites his generation.

Ventura County YIMBY housing advocate spoke via Zoom in support of the 240 units and walkable downtown core.

Spoke via Zoom in support, saying families need a real gathering place and praising the community investment.

25-year-old resident spoke via Zoom in support, saying the project would give his generation reasons to stay.

Small business owner and Chamber boardmember spoke via Zoom in support, saying the project keeps the charm while reinvesting.