California Forever’s statement on bringing shipbuilding back to Solano County – read here
Plan overview
The California Forever project is proposing to build a new city in southeastern Solano County, with well-paid jobs in new industries, affordable homes in safe, walkable neighborhoods, and new sources of clean energy for the region.
A complete city with jobs, homes, and clean energy that serves all of Solano County.
Our design principles center on bringing well-paid jobs in new industries, affordable homes, and amenities together instead of building yet another bedroom community. With the inclusion of a Downtown, Industry & Technology, and Maker & Manufacturing zones, this plan can bring the best companies together in one place creating a jobs center not just for the new residents but all of Solano County.
Bringing the city to life
Designed by a world-class team
When selecting the collaborators who would work alongside our in-house team, we looked not only for people who were best in the world in what they did, but who also lived in Northern California and understood its values and culture. Many of our collaborators have been involved in multiple projects in Solano County over the last few decades.
Creating a new economic engine in Solano creates jobs and reduces commutes for everyone
Solano County is at the crossroads of the Northern California mega region, yet it has the lowest jobs-to-population ratio in the Bay Area at 39%, compared to 102% in San Francisco. (Source: Bay Area Council). By creating dedicated industrial and manufacturing spaces as well as a downtown, we can create a new center of economic activity in Solano that can provide thousands of jobs.
Mixed-use neighborhoods that welcome everyone, at every stage and walk of life.
Inspired by many historic cities that put community and connectivity first, most neighborhoods will be small blocks of row houses and small apartment buildings anchored by a local shopping street and schools. Each family will live within a short walk of most daily needs, including schools and jobs. There will be public transit stops every 1/2 mile in all directions, as well as bike lanes on nearly every street. The design framework intentionally enables modularity that allows variety over time. Residents will have a range of transportation alternatives to cars, including walking, biking, and frequent transit service. Above all we want to support public places as the platform for culture and community.
Starter homes make homeownership accessible and affordable by design.
Homeownership is the foundation of the California Dream, creating a path to the middle class and financial security during difficult times. For much of the 20th Century, homeownership was widely attainable in California. Today, that is simply not the case, pushing many working families out of California. 54% of renters and 29% of homeowners in Solano County are cost burdened, spending over 30% of their income on housing, and the median rent for a two-bedroom apartment increased by 24% from 2018 to 2024. (Source: Bay Area Council)
Compact development and open space ensures sustainable growth.
By prioritizing walkable, medium-density neighborhoods built on modern infrastructure, our ecological footprint is sustainable from the start and reduces our climate impact.
Our plan also includes a requirement that at least 4,000 acres (over 20% of the proposed city) be used for parks, trails, urban ecological habitat, community gardens, and other types of open space. This includes a defined boundary and greenbelt that ensures we are not creating sprawl in eastern Solano.
A city that benefits all of Solano County.
This proposal would create a new economic engine for Solano County as a whole. That means more good paying jobs, so people can live and work here, and county revenue to improve services like schools, public safety, and homelessness.
Protecting and strengthening Travis Air Force Base
By locating the new city more than 5 miles away from the base (compared to about 1 mile for Suisun City and Fairfield), and by bringing advanced manufacturing, new housing, and jobs for spouses to the area, the California Forever project makes Travis AFB stronger. On February 15, 2024, Travis AFB issued the following statement:
Thoughtfully located to preserve Solano’s agricultural heritage and ecological habitats.
The new city covers about 17,500 acres – less than 30% of the land owned by California Forever and smaller than Fairfield, Vacaville, and Vallejo.
The current pasture land is rated as being the worst for agriculture and least ecologically valuable in all of Solano County. The new community intentionally avoids sensitive habitats, including Jepson Prairie, Suisun Marsh, and Cache Slough. Due to poor soils, all 17,500 acres only produce $6 million worth of agriculture a year – only 1.6% of Solano County’s total of $385 million.
A public process with community input along every step of the way.
Hundreds of meetings, large town halls, mail and phone surveys, and thousands of conversations at the door led to this point. These community engagement efforts enabled Solano residents to shape the types of community features and guarantees for the plan. We will continue to engage the community throughout the decades-long buildout.
Building opportunity for all
Explore more details about the project
Your Life Here
A look inside to how the city will serve residents from all walks of life.
Economic Impact
Experts project $16.1 billion in economic impact with 50,000 residents by 2040.
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I will vote yes! Absolutely and BIG YES!
California Forever is a necessity for our County.
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