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New City Development Proposal

Summary

Solano County could get an entirely new city built from scratch, and that means big potential shifts in land use, housing, and traffic if the proposal advances. It’s early, but the stakes are local and long-term.

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Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Taxpayers and local governments could face major infrastructure costs—or new tax revenue—depending on how the project is financed and approved.

✅Who benefits

Developers, future residents, and possibly local governments chasing new tax revenue could come out ahead if the project delivers promised housing and infrastructure.

⚠️Who could be affected

Existing residents could get stuck with more traffic, higher infrastructure demands, and changes to the area’s character—especially if planning and funding fall short.

Mentions & discussions (10)

The Mendocino VoiceMar 21, 2026

Forever… or never? California Forever plan for new city of 400,000 divides Solano County

Forever… or never? California Forever plan for new city of 400,000 divides Solano County The Mendocino Voice

SFGATEJul 28, 2025

After November flop, California Forever launches new city concept

After November flop, California Forever launches new city concept SFGATE

KQEDJul 17, 2025

California Forever Wants to Build a Manufacturing Town

California Forever Wants to Build a Manufacturing Town KQED

KCRAMay 16, 2024

EXCLUSIVE: New renderings show California Forever's plans for new city in Solano County

EXCLUSIVE: New renderings show California Forever's plans for new city in Solano County KCRA

CalMattersFeb 22, 2024

California Forever: Analyzing billionaire promises for new city

California Forever: Analyzing billionaire promises for new city CalMatters

The New York TimesJan 24, 2024

Behind the Plan to Build a City From Scratch in Solano County (Published 2024)

Behind the Plan to Build a City From Scratch in Solano County (Published 2024) The New York Times

PoliticoJan 17, 2024

Billionaire-backed plan for new California city gets its debut

Billionaire-backed plan for new California city gets its debut Politico

NBC Bay AreaJan 17, 2024

Billionaire backers of new California city reveal map, details of proposed development

Billionaire backers of new California city reveal map, details of proposed development NBC Bay Area

San Francisco ChronicleSep 7, 2023

Something felt odd about those renderings of a proposed city in Solano County. Here’s why

Something felt odd about those renderings of a proposed city in Solano County. Here’s why San Francisco Chronicle

The New York TimesAug 31, 2023

How the Dream of Building a California City From Scratch Got Started (Published 2023)

How the Dream of Building a California City From Scratch Got Started (Published 2023) The New York Times

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