TINY HOUSE 101 WORKSHOP | Oct. 1-2, 2016 | Ojai, CA

We're gearing up for the tiny house workshop! We can't wait to share our knowledge with you and welcome you to the beautiful town of Ojai!

Sol Haus Design is proud and excited to team up with members of the Tiny House Collaborative (Lee Pera of Boneyard Studios & Lina Menard of Niche Consulting) to share our collective knowledge on all things TINY. Meet other tiny house enthusiasts & learn how to design & build your tiny house. Take a tour of Vina's Tiny House & new mobile studio SOL POD. And so much more!

GET DETAILS OF THE WORKSHOP HERE

USE SPECIAL PROMO CODE: 'friendsandfamily' for $50 OFF ($349, orig. $399)
HURRY! REGISTRATION ENDS WED. SEPT. 28th

SPECIAL GUESTS
We're delighted to have special guests: Alexis Stephens & Christian Parsons from Tiny House Expedition and documentary filmmakers of Living Tiny Legally. We are also grateful to have Dan Fitzpatrick who helped legalize tiny homes in Fresno. Dan will give a presentation on the changes to the second unit ordinance to allow THOW in Ojai.

We will also have a roundtable discussion to de-mystify the legalization of tiny homes so you can ask your questions about zoning.... Watch the SPECIAL SCREENING of Living Tiny Legally on Saturday evening after the workshop. See info below

SCREENING OF LIVING TINY LEGALLY | Oct. 1, 2016 | Ojai, CA

Join us for a screening of "Living Tiny Legally" (Part 1) with the filmmakers Tiny House Expedition AND a lively panel discussion with special guests! This event is open to the public with a suggested donation: $10 (to cover travel expenses & help fund Parts 2 & 3). Screening will follow Day 1 of the Tiny House 101 Workshop.

WHEN: Sat. Oct. 1st at 5:30-6:30pm; Panel Discussion, 6:30-7pm
WHERE: Krishnamurti Foundation 1098 McAndrew Road, Ojai, CA 93023
FEATURING:
* Filmmakers and tiny house dwellers, Alexis & Christian of Tiny House Expedition
* Dan Fitzpatrick- catalyst behind Fresno’s tiny house zoning ordinance
* Ojai Planning Commissioners Chester Jagiello & Kathy Nolan

MORE INFO ON FACEBOOK & RSVP HERE

About the Film:
"Living Tiny Legally" is a three part documentary series that provides an educational tool for both tiny house enthusiasts and municipal officials. Part One, features an in-depth look at how communities, including Fresno and Ojai (CA), and Rockledge (FL) are embracing tiny houses on wheels via innovative zoning.

Policy makers share their methods and insights to demystify the planning and zoning process. Advocates provide a better understanding of the tiny house movement, the primary legal obstacles and the benefits tiny homes could bring your community.

Sol Haus Design is proud to collaborate with forward thinkers like the Tiny House Collaborative and Tiny House Expedition. One thing that we all deeply care about is providing alternative housing solutions, such as tiny house communities, and finding legal pathways as a resource that everyone can use.

I'm grateful to filmmaker duo Alexis and Christian from Tiny House Expedition for the interview on their radio show. We discussed advocacy efforts in Ojai (and beyond) to legalize tiny homes on wheels. Listen to my interview to find out more! CLICK HERE

FEATURED ON TINY HOUSE BLOG! Read about the interview online HERE

Rebuilding the American Dream: The Changing Focus of Housing Needs

Rising home prices, dwindling affordable housing inventory, and an ever-increasing population have Californians rethinking the “McMansion” boom experienced over the past several decades. As the Baby Boomer generation ages, millennials become the most populous generation, and the middle class continues to shrink, it is critical that policymakers take the lead in developing innovative housing solutions to address the affordable housing shortage and serve California’s rapidly changing demographic needs.

Are you a public official or policymaker in Ventura, LA or Santa Barbara County? If so, you are invited to join the County of Ventura on Friday, September 30th for a discussion regarding Tiny Homes on Wheels and Tiny Home Communities. We will discuss the obstacles to helping California tackle the housing crisis in affordable, creative, and eco-friendly. This workshop is open to all government elected, appointed officials and municipal staff.

Leading the workshop will be Dan Fitzpatrick, California Chapter Leader of the American Tiny House Association. In concert with Mr. Fitzpatrick will be members of the Tiny House Collaborative & Tiny House Expedition giving a presentation on tiny house communities.

WHEN: September 30, 2016, 1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: Lower Plaza Assembly Room (LPAR) at the County Government Center, Hall of Administration, 800 S. Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA 93009

Please RSVP with the names of all persons who plan to attend to community.development@ventura.org by 5:00 p.m. on September 27, 2016

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