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California Forever
California Forever is an American real estate development corporation founded by Jan Sramek. Through its subsidiary Flannery Associates, California Forever anonymously purchased over 50,000 acres (20,000 ha) of farm land in southeastern Solano County, on the edge of the San Francisco Bay Area. In August 2023, the company announced the East Solano Plan to build a new walkable city of up to 400,000 people on 17,500 acres (7,100 ha) of land. In July 2024, the company withdrew its ballot initiative and announced an agreement with county officials to create an environmental impact report and development agreement. It’s been proposed to reintroduce the ballot initiative in 2026 after environmental reports have been published.
Czech-born entrepreneur Jan Sramek founded California Forever and its subsidiary Flannery Associates in 2017. 97% of the company's funding comes from US investors, with the remaining 3% coming from British and Irish investors.
The development of the project was described as a five-year "stealth campaign" by The Real Deal. During that time, the company purchased over 50,000 acres (20,000 ha) of land in Solano County, California for an estimated $900 million. The company's website claimed that the project was kept secret to prevent speculation from driving up real estate prices. The secrecy surrounding these acquisitions led to widespread media speculation.
As of September 2023[update], the land is zoned for agricultural use only and is subject to slow-growth laws. Due to these legal protections, the land can only be developed for urban use if a ballot initiative is passed by local voters. In August 2023, the company issued a mail-in poll to gauge support for the project among local residents. In January 2024 the company released its proposed city plans and the ballot initiative coming to voters, however the ballot measure was withdrawn in July 2024.
In March 2025, the company is reportedly exploring the development of a shipbuilding facility on 1,400 acres (570 ha) near Collinsville. The company says that the shipyard project would complement their city-building ambitions, emphasizing the region's maritime heritage and economic revitalization potential. The proposal garnered support from the Bay Area Council, and local elected officials. A working group was created aimed at fostering shipbuilding and maritime opportunities in Solano County.
On August 25, 2023, The New York Times reported that the company's backers include the venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz, as well as several prominent Silicon Valley investors:
California Forever has stated that its investors are not involved in everyday operations.
The site is located in Solano County, California, approximately 60 miles (97 km) northeast of San Francisco. Its planned size would include a population of up to 400,000 residents over a land area about two thirds the size of San Francisco, just north of Highway 12 between Travis Air Force Base and the City of Rio Vista. The proposed city would include residential homes, a solar farm and public parks.
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California Forever
California Forever is an American real estate development corporation founded by Jan Sramek. Through its subsidiary Flannery Associates, California Forever anonymously purchased over 50,000 acres (20,000 ha) of farm land in southeastern Solano County, on the edge of the San Francisco Bay Area. In August 2023, the company announced the East Solano Plan to build a new walkable city of up to 400,000 people on 17,500 acres (7,100 ha) of land. In July 2024, the company withdrew its ballot initiative and announced an agreement with county officials to create an environmental impact report and development agreement. It’s been proposed to reintroduce the ballot initiative in 2026 after environmental reports have been published.
Czech-born entrepreneur Jan Sramek founded California Forever and its subsidiary Flannery Associates in 2017. 97% of the company's funding comes from US investors, with the remaining 3% coming from British and Irish investors.
The development of the project was described as a five-year "stealth campaign" by The Real Deal. During that time, the company purchased over 50,000 acres (20,000 ha) of land in Solano County, California for an estimated $900 million. The company's website claimed that the project was kept secret to prevent speculation from driving up real estate prices. The secrecy surrounding these acquisitions led to widespread media speculation.
As of September 2023[update], the land is zoned for agricultural use only and is subject to slow-growth laws. Due to these legal protections, the land can only be developed for urban use if a ballot initiative is passed by local voters. In August 2023, the company issued a mail-in poll to gauge support for the project among local residents. In January 2024 the company released its proposed city plans and the ballot initiative coming to voters, however the ballot measure was withdrawn in July 2024.
In March 2025, the company is reportedly exploring the development of a shipbuilding facility on 1,400 acres (570 ha) near Collinsville. The company says that the shipyard project would complement their city-building ambitions, emphasizing the region's maritime heritage and economic revitalization potential. The proposal garnered support from the Bay Area Council, and local elected officials. A working group was created aimed at fostering shipbuilding and maritime opportunities in Solano County.
On August 25, 2023, The New York Times reported that the company's backers include the venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz, as well as several prominent Silicon Valley investors:
California Forever has stated that its investors are not involved in everyday operations.
The site is located in Solano County, California, approximately 60 miles (97 km) northeast of San Francisco. Its planned size would include a population of up to 400,000 residents over a land area about two thirds the size of San Francisco, just north of Highway 12 between Travis Air Force Base and the City of Rio Vista. The proposed city would include residential homes, a solar farm and public parks.