Every time someone warns that Thousand Oaks is becoming like the San Fernando Valley, someone inevitably scoffs and responds with a familiar rebuttal. However, this comparison is not about Thousand Oaks literally becoming a 260-square-mile section of Los Angeles, but rather about the quality of life.
Quality of Life Concerns
The concern is the commercial and multi-family residential corridors that become clogged from morning until night, causing traffic congestion and changing the city’s feel. Residents are worried that Thousand Oaks Boulevard and other major corridors are moving in the same direction.
While some may argue that additional housing is worth the tradeoff, others believe that better planning can prevent these outcomes. The key issue is understanding the comparison and addressing the real concerns of the residents.
Original reporting: Thousand Oaks Acorn — read the source article.
