CARYN BOSSON CONSULTING

My hometown of Ojai is only accessible by four two-lane roads, any or all of which can be cut off at any time. During the Thomas Fire, this vulnerability became glaringly evident. On the third night, the fire had nearly ringed the town and Santa Ana winds were predicted to fan the flames over the mountainsides, potentially trapping people in the valley below. Watching from my evacuation motel, it didn’t look too hopeful for my beloved community. So it felt miraculous to wake

Just as nonprofits need a clear vision to steer towards, so do cities. Twenty years ago I coordinated a process for my home community, the Ojai Valley, resulting in a vision that changed its trajectory. Next Sunday, November 19, I’ll be sharing the implications of this process for today’s local debate over tourism as a panelist at the Ojai Chautauqua. Twenty years ago: Preparing for a Youth Quake A vision requires looking ahead to a desired future. Then begins the work of fin