Big Plans, Big Impact: 990 Reasons to Watch Oxnard’s West Side
The Teal Club Specific Plan embodies a comprehensive approach to community development, integrating residential, commercial, and recreational spaces. Key components include:
Residential Diversity: The plan offers a mix of housing types, from single-family homes to townhouses and apartments. Notably, 15% of the units, totaling 148, are designated as affordable housing for very low and low-income households, with affordability maintained for 55 years .
Mixed-Use and Business Opportunities: Approximately 8.8 acres are allocated for commercial mixed-use, and 9.1 acres for business research purposes, fostering economic growth and job creation within the community .
Green Spaces and Recreation: The development includes 17.7 acres dedicated to parks and greenbelts, promoting outdoor activities and community engagement .
Educational Infrastructure: A new elementary school is planned to serve the influx of families, ensuring access to quality education .
Infrastructure and Sustainability Commitments
The project's infrastructure plans emphasize sustainability and resilience:
Water Management: The development will utilize existing agricultural water rights, transferred for municipal use, subject to approval by the Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency. This approach aims to minimize potable water use .
Stormwater Drainage: The drainage system is designed to handle 100-year storm events, mitigating flood risks and protecting the environment .
Public Services: The area will be annexed into the city, bringing it under the jurisdiction of Oxnard's police and fire departments. Additionally, the development will fund necessary infrastructure improvements, ensuring seamless integration with existing city services .
Community and Economic Impacts
The Teal Club project represents a significant investment in Oxnard's future, aligning with the city's Urban Village program to create walkable, mixed-use neighborhoods. By providing a substantial number of affordable housing units, the development addresses critical housing shortages and supports diverse socioeconomic demographics.
Moreover, the inclusion of commercial and business research spaces is expected to stimulate local employment opportunities, contributing to the city's economic vitality.
“It’s an appropriate site. It avoids sprawl. It builds houses right where there are already buses, shopping”
VC Star article: Oxnard council approves 990-unit Teal Club residential development
The long-planned Teal Club housing development will put 990 residential units on farmland north of the Oxnard Airport.
Photo: Juan Carlos/VC Star