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…
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.
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…
Building a Firm Foundation: The Samueli Academy
Santa Ana’s Samueli Academy, one of the most extraordinary academic programs in the country, honored WHA by selecting us to be a part…
These Things Are Hard
In September 1962, with these words, President John F. Kennedy challenged Americans to “embrace a new frontier, to dig deep and invoke their…
Coming Soon! California’s First BLOKABLE Project
On December 17, 2019, the Napa City Council unanimously and very enthusiastically approved the 20-unit Caritas Village on a 0.75 acre site on…