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Law firm finds "New Farm" development is illegal
A legal review found that the proposed “New Farm” project in the Tassajara Valley would, if approved, violate numerous local laws and policies. Far from a credible development proposal, the project is being advanced by development consultant Tom Koch and his client, foreign speculator Samir Kawar, as a scare tactic to convince San Ramon voters to expand the city’s urban growth boundary.
The legal review was conducted by Shute, Mihaly & Weinberger LLP, one of the most respected land-use law firms in California, on behalf of Save Mount Diablo and Greenbelt Alliance. Read the press release.
Read the summary letter and research findings.
Brentwood voters say no to Measure F
Victory! On June 8, Brentwood voters soundly rejected Measure F, the urban limit line expansion that would have sacrificed 740 acres of valuable agricultural lands to sprawl. With 100% of precincts reporting, Brentwood voted down Measure F 57-43%.
This win sends a powerful signal to developers that Contra Costa County protects its open space.
Concord City Council adopts plan for former naval station
The Concord plan to preserve open space and put more homes near transit has passed another milestone. The Concord City Council voted 3-2 on February 23 to certify the environmental impact report and adopt the Clustered Villages alternative as the preferred reuse plan for the former Concord Naval Weapons Station. Greenbelt Alliance and the Community Coalition for a Sustainable Concord are pleased with the overall outcome.
Although our specific recommendations were not included, the City Council agreed with Greenbelt Alliance and expressed support for a strong Climate Action Plan, fewer single-family homes, and a commitment to providing local jobs. Greenbelt Alliance and the coalition are optimistic for the next phase: developing the necessary General Plan amendments.
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