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Ventura, Calif.- The City of Ventura invites residents, business owners, property owners, and visitors to share their feedback on the draft Vision Plan for Main Street by completing an online questionnaire, available through Monday, October 20, 2025.
The 10-year Vision Plan charts a community-driven path toward a vibrant, walkable Downtown with projects that enhance streetscapes and public spaces while celebrating Ventura's coastal charm. Community input collected through the process will help the City prioritize projects and finalize the Vision Plan.
The questionnaire includes a list of potential short-term priorities (within the next two years) and long-term priorities (between three and 10 years), such as landscaping, lighting, seating, mobility improvements, and permanent public art features. Respondents are invited to select their top priorities or suggest new ideas. The City is already moving forward with bollard installations by April 2026 and expanded public restroom facilities.
Community members are also encouraged to attend a workshop on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. in the Community Meeting Room at City Hall, located at 501 Poli Street.
The final Vision Plan will be presented to the City Council in early 2026. Once adopted, detailed planning for priority projects will begin.
Since 2020, Main Street and portions of California Street have been closed to vehicle traffic, transforming into a pedestrian-friendly destination in the heart of downtown Ventura. Following extensive community engagement, the City Council voted on September 16, 2025, to maintain the existing street closures and finalize a long-term Vision Plan.
For more information about Main Street Moves and to complete the questionnaire, visit https://www.cityofventura.ca.gov/MSM.
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