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
Taxpayers and local governments could face major infrastructure costs—or new tax revenue—depending on how the project is financed and approved.
Developers, future residents, and possibly local governments chasing new tax revenue could come out ahead if the project delivers promised housing and infrastructure.
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)
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
After November flop, California Forever launches new city concept
After November flop, California Forever launches new city concept SFGATE
California Forever Wants to Build a Manufacturing Town
California Forever Wants to Build a Manufacturing Town KQED
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
California Forever: Analyzing billionaire promises for new city
California Forever: Analyzing billionaire promises for new city CalMatters
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
Billionaire-backed plan for new California city gets its debut
Billionaire-backed plan for new California city gets its debut Politico
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
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
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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