Summary
California Forever, a development company, has submitted plans to expand Suisun City in Solano County, California. The project, aiming to increase the city's population to 400,000 over 50 years, includes new housing, manufacturing, and a shipyard. The proposal hopes to go through a streamlined approval process, avoiding a public vote.
Key Facts
- California Forever plans to expand Suisun City from 30,000 to 400,000 people.
- The expansion includes a new manufacturing facility and shipyard on 16,000 acres.
- The project proposes adding up to 65,217 houses in its first phase.
- The plan intends to protect Travis Air Force Base with a new protection zone.
- The full completion is projected for 2071, with significant development by 2048.
- The project is backed by wealthy individuals, including Reid Hoffman and Laurene Powell Jobs.
- California Forever's new plan aims to avoid needing a public vote by expanding an existing city.
- A community meeting is planned for October 27 to discuss the project with local authorities.
