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VENTURA — The City of Ventura invites community members to help shape the future of downtown by participating in the Main Street Moves Questionnaire, available online through June 30, 2025. The questionnaire offers a valuable opportunity for residents, property owners, business owners, and visitors to share input on the future design and use of Main Street.
The questionnaire follows the overwhelmingly positive turnout at the Main Street Moves Visioning Session hosted on May 31, 2025. More than 100 residents participated in the event, offering thoughtful ideas and feedback on potential streetscape design improvements, accessibility upgrades, landscaping, public art, and downtown programming.
“Main Street Moves has transformed how people experience downtown Ventura by prioritizing pedestrian access and outdoor activity,” said Community Development Director Rachel Dimond. “The energy and engagement at the visioning session, and the meaningful conversations we had at the Farmers Market, showed just how invested our community is in shaping the future of this space. Whether you live, work, or visit downtown, your input is essential as we plan the next phase of Main Street Moves.”
The input gathered during the visioning session and through the questionnaire will help inform long-term plans for the area currently impacted by the Main Street closure. Facilitated by RRM Design Group, the public engagement process is designed to ensure the City’s approach reflects the community’s priorities and vision. Additionally, the City will hold two additional visioning events on June 11, at 9:00 a.m. at City Hall for Downtown businesses and on July 7, at 1:00 p.m. at City Hall for property owners.
To take the questionnaire and learn more about the project, visit www.cityofventura.ca.gov/MSM