Vision like this out of @CAForever makes me want to grab my shovel and start digging foundations. We can build beautiful new places for people to build their lives. A bunch of really smart ideas to make functional neighborhoods too. Can’t wait to visit!

https://x.com/CJHandmer/status/1747859930248585444

At @BuildCasa we got a lot of Q’s when we signed on to support California Forever given our focus on infill development in existing neighborhoods. Why do we back the plan? 1) CA needs 3.5M units and walkable greenfield communities are part of the solution. 2) We used to build ambitious projects in the US and now it seems impossible. We support audacious plans to build housing without the need for government subsidy. 3) @jansramek has given his time and energy to provide us with feedback on our approach to scaling infill development despite being laser focused on bringing California Forever to fruition. He’s mission driven and has a high say/do ratio. Don’t bet against him.

https://x.com/benwbear/status/1803464890566558102

Good work!

The creation of California Forever will bring together all the components involved and will be based on a foundation of cohesion, respect, innovation and support for sustainable growth. Attraction of talent and new opportunities for the establishment of businesses, promoting the creation of jobs compatible with the quality of life.

Walkable communities are essential, to react to climate change, build neighborhood connections and personalize business. And it’s time California had affordable housing. California Forever brings these priorities together so I strongly support the initiative.

California Forever is needlessly “right-coded” but in reality, it is the very essence of American and Californian optimism–that our best days are ahead of us, waiting to be built.

https://x.com/Phila_Mino/status/1903549616374845660

I met the team behind California Forever this week at Edge Esmerelda.

They are taking an ambitious swing at creating affordable walkable family-friendly urbanism.

Hard to imagine a better way to practically improve society.

I just received this from a member of our community: “This is my biggest personal life challenge right now. Walkable neighborhoods I can affordably move my entire family to.”

https://x.com/JonathanHillis/status/1803540153614606809

More housing choices. Start a new business.

I can understand why California Forever exists, and how the extreme frustration of attempting to reform land use patterns leads some people to say F@!k it and want to start from scratch*. It’s tough having both the left and right fight a basic human need.

https://x.com/orangutanagram/status/1804302034470080716

I want a real grocery store, finally!

I’m on board. I try to be pragmatic about housing, and perfect shouldn’t be the enemy of the good. Suburban greenfields produce the majority of US housing, and that’s not changing anytime soon. They can be a hell of a lot better though, and the East Solano Plan could be a model.

https://x.com/ShaneDPhillips/status/1803281808362266987

Good to see @cayimby come out in support of California Forever.

We need both infill and greenfield development if we want to make an impact on the CA housing shortage.

Walkable and mixed use new development is something everyone should support.

https://x.com/ryrzny/status/1803306434874187789

This—plus, California has some of the lowest per-capita emissions (mild climate) and highest per-capita GDP of any state. California Forever would be good for the planet and the economy by letting more people live in the state.

https://x.com/MaxGhenis/status/1803422587101290522

Love to see @cayimby support California Forever.

California has a spirit of innovation. It’s a place that shapes culture. It’s an economic powerhouse. And it’s blessed with great weather and natural beauty. Yet it’s also struggling in many ways.

For one, there’s a huge housing shortage.

California needs all kinds of new housing – including thoughtful new cities like California Forever. I believe it will serve as a model for better urbanism and development. Their team is thoughtful, open minded, and taking a long term approach.

I love the plan’s focus on walkability, a healthy housing density, and creating local jobs.

It’s an important mission to get behind. It’s important to get behind smart driven people trying something new, behind people building great new places for people to live. Perfection is not possible, that doesn’t mean the pursuit isn’t worthwhile.

I’m excited to see this project come to life, and hopefully play a small part in it.

https://x.com/alexisxrivas/status/1803280169832239564

I am behind creating walkable and transit-oriented communities.

This project needs to get done, it’s exactly the vision other cities should follow!

California needs to build!

When it comes to housing, I default to “yes,” and demand overwhelming evidence for “no.” I don’t think that has been cleared. (But maybe I missed something!) Of course, we need to build a ton of infill. But this seems like a fine part of an “all of the above” solution.

https://x.com/mnolangray/status/1803322739144401169

I am optimistic about California Forever. Everything I’ve seen and read so far looks like what the New Urbanists have been trying to get on the ground for 40 years. Including leveling the playing field so urbanism can get permitted as easily as sprawl.

https://x.com/stevemouzon/status/1757391070382453013

I support any initiative that would provide affordable housing in the most expensive state to live in. Looking forward to seeing this through and becoming a part of the program.

We need more housing with local good paying jobs and a sense of community