California Forever

Something else surprising: Within hours of Dougherty's big scoop, this mysterious company launched a website and publicly identified itself as California Forever, an ambitious plan to build a brand-new kind of city for as many as 400,000 residents.

https://www.cbsnews....-solano-county/

The ambitious project to create a new utopian city in Solano County, California, backed by a cadre of Silicon Valley’s elite, has taken an intriguing turn with new developments from Marc Andreessen’s family. As the “California Forever” project, a visionary plan to build a new metropolis, faces delays and challenges, the Andreessen family is moving forward with its own development plans in the same area, further intertwining the future of Solano County with the ambitions of one of tech’s most influential figures.

https://www.webprone...eessens-family/

In a joint statement, Solano County Supervisor Mitch Mashburn and California Forever CEO Jan Sramek announced that California Forever has decided to withdraw its ballot measure originally planned for November 2024. Instead, they will follow the normal county process, which includes preparing a full Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and negotiating a Development Agreement. This shift aims to create a more collaborative environment and allow for thorough community input. The decision reflects an understanding that the original timeline was too aggressive and that a more measured approach is necessary to address concerns and build consensus. The project will now target 2026 for re-submission, allowing time for additional planning and engagement with stakeholders.

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 02 September 2024 - 05:54 AM.