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Organization Name
City of Ventura
Type of Organization
Local Communities
About my Organization
Organization Type
Local Communities
Overview
Snapshot
The City of Ventura is a medium-sized coastal community with a diverse community. We are interested in energy efficiency and innovative technologies and strategies to combat sea level rise, improve resiliency, and increase our climate accountability.
Organization Overview

The City of Ventura is a full-service municipality serving 109,000 residents within the 32 square mile city limits.  Nearly 600 staff members focus on delivering key services to our businesses, residents and visitors to ensure Ventura remains a fiscally stable, economically vibrant, safe, clean and desirable community.

 

Ventura has a diverse mix of more than 12,000 businesses and a robust workforce of more than 53,000. Progressive businesses like Patagonia, The Trade Desk and Petunia Pickle Bottom are headquartered in Ventura. 

 

The City of Ventura makes economic development a priority and is committed to providing local businesses with the resources they need to thrive and expand here. Ventura is the region’s leader in the healthcare and public administration sectors with three medical institutions and the County’s government center headquartered here.

    1. Population: 106,433 (2010)
    2. Location: Ventura County
    3. Area: 32.25 square miles
    4. Disadvantaged community:Westside Ventura
    5. Poverty rate: 11.2%
    6. Median household income: $72, 859
    7. Language other than English spoken at home: 27.4%
Industry
Government Administration
Business Category
Government
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Equity Categories
Disadvantaged Community
Low Income Community

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Location
501 Poli St., Ventura, CA, United States, 93001
Experience
Area of Expertise

Training and Assistance
Water
Resilience
Development
Equity
Government
Buildings
Waste
Community Concerns
Access to Transportation
Energy Affordability
Power Outages
Environmental Literacy
Water Affordability
Economic Development
Organization needs
We need to expand our presence
We need to improve fundraising
We need to craft a story for our organization
We want to join an Accelerator
We need to find technology solutions
We need to find demonstration host sites for our solutions
Please describe in your own words your community's needs:
● Establish plans that guide the city’s energy, climate, resilience and land use policies. ● Create a more sustainable and diversified water supply. ● Create opportunities for additional affordable housing and support for those experiencing homelessness. ● Understand opportunities to improve air quality, urban forestry and parks in Ventura’s underserved communities.
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