California Forever is a bold, long-term urban development proposal intended to reshape over 50,000 acres in Solano County into a sustainable, inclusive, and forward-looking new city. Proposed by Flannery Associates and supported by a consortium of Silicon Valley investors, the project is envisioned as a walkable, transit-oriented, and environmentally regenerative community that integrates housing, green infrastructure, and local economic development. The vision emphasizes affordability, clean energy, and ecological stewardship while delivering new housing and economic opportunity in the heart of Northern California.
Positioned between Fairfield, Rio Vista, and Travis Air Force Base, the site offers unique potential for connecting rural land with growing metropolitan needs. The project remains in the early planning phase, with robust community engagement, legal reviews, and environmental studies underway. If approved, California Forever will be among the most ambitious and transformative development efforts in recent state history.
A new city for California’s future—designed for people, nature, and opportunity
California Forever seeks to address urgent statewide challenges—including the housing crisis, climate resilience, and economic inequity—by developing a next-generation urban model. The project’s strategic vision blends timeless principles of town planning—walkability, compactness, and local economies—with climate-adaptive infrastructure and carbon-free energy systems. This city would demonstrate how large-scale development can coexist with agricultural preservation and ecosystem restoration. California Forever ultimately aspires to become a national benchmark for equitable and sustainable urban expansion.
- Mixed-use urban center with civic, commercial, and residential buildings
- Housing for all income levels, including affordable and workforce units
- Walkable neighborhoods with integrated trails, greenways, and mobility hubs
- 100% clean energy grid using solar, wind, and battery storage
- Parks, habitat preserves, and ecological buffers around developed areas
- Multi-modal transit connecting to Bay Area cities and Travis AFB
- Onsite schools, healthcare facilities, and community-serving amenities
The proposed site spans over 50,000 acres of agricultural land in eastern Solano County, situated strategically between urban centers and critical infrastructure assets like Travis Air Force Base. Acquired through multiple transactions from 2017 to 2022, the area represents one of the largest contiguous privately owned land holdings in the region. Its flat topography and proximity to Bay Area transportation corridors make it ideal for phased development. However, the site’s location also raises key considerations related to water availability, agricultural land conversion, and compatibility with federal military operations.
- 2017–2022– Land acquisition by Flannery Associates
- 2023– Public announcement and outreach campaign launch
- 2024– Vision plan release and preliminary ballot initiative drafting
- 2025–2026– Local and state regulatory review and approvals
- 2027+– Phased infrastructure construction and first-phase development
California Forever is designed as a carbon-neutral, all-electric community leveraging smart city infrastructure and low-impact urban design. Sustainable features include recycled water networks, drought-resilient landscaping, and a decentralized renewable energy grid. Dense land use planning minimizes sprawl while encouraging walking, cycling, and shared mobility. Smart utilities and district-level building controls are expected to reduce operating costs and carbon intensity. These elements align with California’s broader climate and sustainability mandates.
If realized, California Forever would deliver significant regional benefits including job creation, housing diversification, and infrastructure investment in a historically underserved part of the Bay Area. It would provide alternatives to long-distance commuting, strengthen economic linkages between urban and rural counties, and create a new model for community development rooted in inclusion and sustainability. The project must also confront valid concerns regarding water resources, agricultural displacement, and governance. Its future hinges on transparent public dialogue and rigorous environmental stewardship.
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