Downtown Thousand Oaks Project Community Conversation Series in January/February

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The City of Thousand Oaks is embarking on an exciting initiative to create a vibrant and thriving downtown area. To ensure this vision reflects the community’s needs and desires, a series of five Community Conversations will be held both in person and virtually. Residents, business owners, and stakeholders are encouraged to participate and share their ideas. These interactive sessions will provide a platform for open dialogue and collaboration, focusing on key aspects of downtown placemaking, including:

  • Visioning: What kind of downtown does the community want to see?

  • Amenities & Attractions: What types of businesses, services, and public spaces are needed?

  • Connectivity & Accessibility: How can we ensure easy access and movement within the downtown area?

  • Economic Development: How can we attract businesses and create jobs in the downtown core?

  • Community Identity: How can the downtown reflect the unique character and culture of Thousand Oaks?

“A successful downtown is built by the community, for the community,” said Mayor David Newman. “These community conversations are crucial for gathering diverse perspectives and creating a shared vision for the future of our downtown. We encourage everyone to participate and help us shape this important project.”

Event Details:

The Community Conversations will be held on the following dates. Sessions one, two, and three are in-person, and sessions four and five are virtual:

  • Session 1- Arts and Entertainment: Wednesday, January 15, 6 pm at Kavli Theatre Founder’s Room

  • Session 2- Landscape Architecture and Oak Tree Preservation: Wednesday, January 22, 6 pm at Civic Arts Plaza Oak and Park Rooms

  • Session 3- Visitor Experience and Business Mix: Wednesday, January 29, 4 pm at Civic Arts Plaza Oak and Park Rooms

  • Session 4- Sustainability: Wednesday, February 5, via Zoom

  • Session 5- Accessibility and Disabled Access: Wednesday, February 12, via Zoom

The five sessions will culminate in a Community Workshop on Wednesday, February 19, at 6 pm at Civic Arts Plaza Oak and Park Rooms. The design team will share feedback received during the five sessions and how the findings may influence the overall Downtown program.

Residents are encouraged to attend any or all of the sessions. Registration and session information can be found at toaks.gov/downtown.