Ventura Springs Veterans Housing Development

Ventura,
California

OWNER/CLIENT

Ventura Veterans, LP

ARCHITECT

DE Architects

COMPLETION

2024

SIZE

421,660 SQ FT

SERVICES

Pre-Construction Consulting

CPM Scheduling

General Contracting

Ventura Springs represents a significant initiative to provide stable, affordable housing solutions for veterans and their families, coupled with essential supportive services to promote community integration and personal well-being.

Ventura Springs Veterans Housing Rendering 2

A partnership between A Community of Friends (ACOF) and U.S. Vets, it is set on a 10-acre site formerly owned by the City of Ventura.

The ground-up new construction is a dedicated housing community located in Ventura, California, designed to support formerly homeless veterans and low-income veterans along with their families. The development spans approximately 10 acres and comprises 122 housing units distributed across 11 buildings, featuring a mix of two-story walk-ups and three-story structure with a variety of apartment configurations to accommodate different household sizes:​ 78 one-bedroom units, 33 two-bedroom units, and 11 three-bedroom units, all integrated within vibrant courtyards that promote community activities.

Ventura Springs is designed as a traditional, family-oriented community with sidewalks lined with residential front doors, fostering a welcoming, pedestrian-friendly environment. Priority is given to veterans, with 50% of the units reserved for veteran households. Applicants must meet income requirements set at 30% or 60% of the Area Median Income (AMI).

Ventura Springs Veterans Housing Rendering Site Plan
The community is designed to foster a supportive and engaging environment, offering a range of amenities:​ a community center with a teaching kitchen, community plaza and courtyard​, community garden​, a Do-It-Yourself (DIY) workshop space​, barbecue and picnic areas​, walking paths and landscaped sitting areas​, bocce ball area​, computer room and community lounge​, fitness center​, on-site laundry facilities​, playground and tot lot​, and a gated site entrance. To promote long-term stability and well-being, U.S.VETS provides comprehensive on-site services, including:​ career development programs​, mental health counseling​, and case management services.
Ventura Springs Veterans Housing Rendering 1

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