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FAQs
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Agriculture & open space
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How will this new city affect agriculture in Solano County?
We intentionally located the new city on non-prime farmlands. The entire 17,500 acres that the new city would be located on contribute less than 2% of the total agricultural revenue of Solano County, based on information provided by Solano County in the official Livestock and Crop Reports from 2020-2022.
See this Blue Sky Consulting Group report for details and calculations, which indicate that the entire 17,500 acres contribute roughly $6 million of the total $385 million of Solano County’s agricultural revenue – i.e., approximately 1.6% of the total.
We are planning on building greenhouses and vertical farms in the Industry & Technology zone which utilize the latest, most water-efficient farming techniques to make more food with less resources. A single large greenhouse or vertical farm can produce between $10 million and $40 million in annual agricultural revenue.
We therefore believe that the new city will increase, not decrease, Solano’s agricultural production.
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Does the new city encroach on protected open space?
No, the proposed location for the new city avoids all habitat conservation areas including:
- Areas protected by the Suisun Marsh Preservation Act and Suisun Marsh Protection Plan.
- The Jepson Prairie Preserve, and conservation easement areas within the Jepson Prairie Area.
California Forever is committed to working with resource agencies and other stakeholders to expand conservation areas within the Jepson Prairie and surrounding areas.
That commitment is evident in the map below, showing the new city located in areas with the lowest ecological value (white) in the county, and not in areas with high ecological value (dark green) according to the draft Solano County Habitat Conservation Plan, prepared by SCWA (Solano County Water Agency).
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Strong local support
I am so excited about the California Forever project. I’m excited to watch Solano County lead the way in new housing options, a new view of what a hometown can look like…inclusivity for a vast range of income levels and housing needs. I see the California Forever project providing a healthier more sustainable way of life! I am so excited to see this project grow – literally from the ground up!
I’m a disabled veteran living in Solano and have been looking for a place ever since my divorce. I’m a father to five boys and one girl, they’re all grown and gone, but I know my boys will help me in a time of need. I’d love continue being in Solano given I’ve been here for 17 years going back-and-forth from Travis Air Force Base David Grant Hospital. I am a faithful member of the Bay North Church of Christ, and I thank God for bringing us California Forever!
The idea that this new community is popping up near somewhere I’ve lived my whole life is remarkable. It’s so new and fresh, which brings lots of opportunities.
I understand the hesitancy regarding traffic and water concerns, but realistically the towns around the…
I understand the hesitancy regarding traffic and water concerns, but realistically the towns around the development need it. Fairfield and Suisun would benefit massively from the job opportunities, affordable housing, etc. Green Valley is already starting to see some new growth, let's keep the momentum going.
I strongly support this project. If we work together, we can make this a better community for all!
California Forever encompasses the progress our county deserves.
I am excited about the California Forever initiative. I envision a sustainable development that will not ignore the quality of life or the environment of the region. We need to be engaged with the project’s development, knowing what is being done, asking questions, and addressing our concerns. With our concerns duly taken care of, we will be ready to receive the development coming our way.
I’ve commuted two hours daily to work for 25 years. I want my kids to stay in the county, and the only way they’ll be able to remain in the Bay Area is if there are good opportunities in Solano County. I support the plan to build a new city with new job opportunities for everyone.
We need shops , restaurants , parks , entertainment facilities and public transportation.
We need shops , restaurants , parks , entertainment facilities and public transportation.
As a mother to four kids, I often fear they will grow up and move far away. Knowing there is a new community with more jobs, affordable housing, and small business opportunities is exciting.
I’m excited to see a new city being built on today’s technological prowess and capabilities.
I support the project because it will bring high paying jobs to Solano County.
I support the project because it will bring high paying jobs to Solano County.
I soupport the California Forever project in Solano County. It will bring more housing, Jobs,…
I soupport the California Forever project in Solano County. It will bring more housing, Jobs, and opportuities, and I believe it can be a positive step for our community.
I am a retired Federal Employee having worked for 4 different federal agencies. Now I’m a UBER/LYFT ride-share driver. California Forever will give the kids here in the Rio Vista area a chance to find local employment without having to graduate and move to where the real jobs are! I also love that any future construction in this area will create numerous jobs! Join us in solidarity, and Vote YES!
Having grown up in Rio Vista, I have always loved the area and community. I left for better education and employment opportunities, but would love to one day move back. I have long felt that Solano County needs significant investment and I think California Forever can provide that. I would love to one day open my own studio practice where I can support local artists and teach art to the community, and the new town through California Forever seems like a great opportunity for this.
Solar power is a great way to help save our environment! California Forever’s mission to…
Solar power is a great way to help save our environment! California Forever’s mission to protect our environment should be supported.
I’m looking forward to a community where I can live & have fun at the…
I’m looking forward to a community where I can live & have fun at the same time. We have to travel so far to reach any kind of entertainment or atmosphere – it’s really hard right now.
This project offers California a new opportunity to start something from the ground up.
This project offers California a new opportunity to start something from the ground up.
My community and I struggle to find somewhere that feels like home. In my stage…
My community and I struggle to find somewhere that feels like home. In my stage of life, a walkable, sustainable community is ideal. Solano has fallen behind other Bay Area counties. It is time to celebrate our potential.
In my journey, I’ve discovered a deep passion for agriculture and preserving our land. Yet, I’ve also come to realize the importance of balancing this passion with the pressing need to serve our communities. Through organizations like California Forever, I’ve found a way to merge these two passions seamlessly. By advocating for sustainable agriculture and land preservation that benefit our communities, I believe we can create a future where both our environment and our neighborhoods thrive.
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