West hills CCD and Quay valley partnership Frank Gornick, Chancellor West Hills Community College District

The relentless pursuit of student success. GROW Holdings, LLC Green Renewable Organic & Water It will be a model town for the 21st Century that combines the best qualities of smart growth, sustainability, agriculture, green building, advanced transportation systems, and cutting-edge technologies, while preserving and enhancing the natural surroundings and environment. GROW Holdings, LLC is planning the development of a 7,200-acre master planned community in Kings County – also known as Quay Valley. WHCCD Vision The relentless pursuit of student success.

The relentless pursuit of student success. GROW Holdings, LLC A state-of-the-art education system will be developed, a University Research Park and other facilities that include the establishment of The California Institute of Sustainability and InnovationTM. GROW Holdings and the West Hills Community College District share the vision of developing ways to enrich West Hills’ students, as well as members of the surrounding communities with applied educational opportunities and experience. WHCCD Vision The relentless pursuit of student success.

The relentless pursuit of student success. The Project The project provides educational, experiential, and applied learning opportunities across multiple disciplines for college students. The project integrates West Hills students and faculty in areas including agriculture (Farm of the Future), hospitality and culinary, engineering, welding and construction, water technology, art, and early childhood education. WHCCD Vision The relentless pursuit of student success.

The relentless pursuit of student success. The Project – Location 1 hour to the coast, Sierras, Bakersfield, and the Fresno Yosemite International Airport 50 minutes to Paso Robles wine country Less than 3 hours to Los Angeles, Silicon Valley, and San Francisco 2,300,000 residents within a 1 hour drive 27,000,000 residents within a 3 hour drive 12,000,000 vehicle trips through the site per year on Interstate 5 WHCCD Vision The relentless pursuit of student success.

The Project – Potential Components “Green Collar” Job Training Program Culinary program which reflects the vision of Quay Valley Satellite West Hills College facilities on land provided in the University Research Park 100-acre vineyard and winery U-Pick Farm, open to the public 1,000 acres of agriculture Cutting-edge water technologies Hydroponics systems Hyperloop New Building Technologies Public art competitions Pre-K through 16 education systems to include up to 20 new schools Sustainability certification program through West Hills WHCCD Vision The relentless pursuit of student success.

The relentless pursuit of student success. The Quay Valley Vision Create a Better Town with Sustainability Principles Incorporate the Latest Technologies in All Areas Net Zero Town Powered by Renewable Energy Walkability Throughout the Community Housing that is Affordable Great Schools Solid Jobs Base World Class Destinations and Recreation Create Strong Community Involvement or Interaction Honor the Agricultural Heritage of Kings County Provide the California Dream for All WHCCD Vision The relentless pursuit of student success.

The relentless pursuit of student success. Questions? WHCCD Vision The relentless pursuit of student success.