A New Coastal Landmark
Cruising northward from LA along the 101 freeway, you finally see the ocean as you approach downtown Ventura. Suddenly, the new enclave of…
Author: Ron Nestor
Ron is a Senior Principal at WHA. From single-family homes to corporate headquarters, commercial centers to high-rise buildings, Ron has had the privilege to design environments where people build their lives. He enjoys sharing what he’s experienced and that has led him to the WHA Blog.
Housing Hotspot: Build-To-Rent
The Great Recession caused a great disruption in home ownership due to reckless lending practices. One result has been the rising numbers of…
A Lesson In-Progress: Education Workforce Housing
On top of recovering from the pandemic, education faces daunting challenges. Districts are facing an unprecedented shortage of teachers with the difficulty of…
Form Follows…Parking
If you have been around me, you know my mantra – “Form Follows Parking”. I’m often asked if we can achieve a specific…
We All Could Use a Bonus – The California Density Bonus Law
It’s no surprise that California has the worst housing affordability crisis in its history. I’ve written before about the significant increase in housing…
A Sanctuary for Veterans
They bravely protected us — now, they need a hand-up to adjust to civilian life. Some veterans suffer from PTSD, some are disabled,…
Big Problems – Big Numbers – Big Opportunities
California has been in a housing crisis for several decades. State lawmakers have realized that local governments play a key role in the…