California Forever Proposes New City in Solano County

Solano County, October 15, 2025

News Summary

California Forever has announced its plans to create a new city in Solano County, aiming to accommodate 400,000 residents alongside a large manufacturing hub. The annexation proposal details a 20-year growth strategy and includes the country’s largest shipbuilding operation. Local officials are currently evaluating the proposal, which aims to retain jobs in California and substantially increase Suisun City’s size. A public meeting regarding the project is scheduled for October 27, and initial community feedback has been incorporated into the planning process.

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California Forever is advancing its plans to create a new city accommodating 400,000 residents in Solano County, alongside a significant manufacturing hub. The plan includes 2,100 acres dedicated to manufacturing, which will also house the country’s largest shipbuilding operation. The final annexation proposal, submitted to Suisun City, consists of over 250 pages detailing a growth strategy extending 20 years into the future.

Alongside the annexation plan, California Forever has submitted a fire protection plan along with proposed amendments to Suisun City’s general plan and municipal code to facilitate the process. Both city staff and local officials are currently assessing the documentation, which includes environmental reviews and financial analyses. Suisun City Manager expressed satisfaction with the submission, marking a positive step in the city’s evaluation of the proposal.

The proposed project, referred to as “the next great American city,” aims to develop a walkable community featuring a downtown and an entertainment district. The creation of the manufacturing hub is intended to retain jobs within California and address the issue of jobs being outsourced to other states, particularly Texas and Florida. If the annexation is approved, it would dramatically increase Suisun City’s size by more than tenfold.

Initial reactions to the proposal have included some pushback, particularly when the Suisun City Council approved the exploration of the idea. California Forever has committed to covering all related costs for the annexation process, which is expected to be reviewed over the coming weeks or months. The first stage of development will see a population cap of 150,000 residents, after which additional approvals will be required.

A committee has been established to ensure that the project meets the needs of existing residents in Suisun City. The land use plan has undergone modifications in response to community feedback, aiming to avoid the need for a referendum process by focusing on approvals from the city council. This development seeks to effectively link existing urban areas with new growth areas, presenting a possibility for revitalization within Suisun City.

A public meeting concerning the expansion project has been scheduled for October 27. In June 2024, California Forever withdrew a ballot measure that would have allowed it to sidestep zoning restrictions, reflecting a shift towards community-oriented approaches. Local opposition regarding the annexation has raised important questions about community consensus and the methods employed in the annexation process.

If approved, the annexation will prompt California Forever to contribute $10 million to Suisun City. The overarching vision is to transform unincorporated land near Suisun City into a thriving urban area that integrates residential spaces with a strong industrial focus.

Key Features of the California Forever Project

• Population Capacity: 400,000 residents
• Manufacturing Park Size: 2,100 acres
• Shipbuilding Operation: Largest in the nation
• Growth Strategy Duration: 20 years
• Proposed Population Cap for Stage One: 150,000 residents
• Increase in City Size: More than tenfold
• Funding for Annexation Process: Entirely by California Forever
• Public Meeting Date: October 27
• Initial Submission Length: Over 250 pages
• Target for Job Retention: Jobs within California
• Financial Contribution upon Approval: $10 million

Deeper Dive: News & Info About This Topic

• San Francisco Chronicle: California Forever News
• Wikipedia: Suisun City
• CBS News: California Forever Application
• Google Search: California Forever
• SFGate: New Bay Area City Plan
• Encyclopedia Britannica: California
• Times Herald: California Forever’s Proposal
• Google News: California Forever Solano County

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