FAIRFIELD FORWARD 2050

The City of Fairfield is in the process of updating its General Plan and looking ahead to 2050. This process, entitled Fairfield Forward 2050, is considering land uses, transportation, economic development, housing and environmental options as it deliberates and decides the future of the city and our area.

Beginning in 2021, a series of surveys, interviews with community groups, workshops and city council hearings were held to receive and refine input from the community and how residents and civic officials wanted to plan for future growth in the city and surrounding areas. Several additional work study sessions are scheduled for the next few months.

The GVLA participated in many of these meetings as our area is well within the sphere of influence for this planning effort. We do have significant concerns about plans that are being formulated for the Cordelia areas north and south of I-80 and Suisun Valley. Depending on what is recommended (and ultimately zoned for) these plans almost certainly will impact all of Green Valley with more housing, potential industrial/warehouse uses, increased traffic on our rural two-lane roads, and most critically, upper Green Valley’s access and egress for fire protection services in the event of wildfires.

If you wish to learn more and/or participate in this process, you can find more information or sign up for updates at www.fairfieldforward.com/subscribe.