"Proposed Development: Billionaire-Backed California City Reveals Map and Details"

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"Proposed Development: Billionaire-Backed California City Reveals Map and Details"
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A company backed by Silicon Valley billionaires has revealed plans for a new utopian green city between San Francisco and Sacramento, aiming to create a walkable community with affordable housing and jobs on rural land. The group needs approval from Solano County voters to bypass protections put in place to keep agricultural land from being turned into urban space. Critics are skeptical of the project due to concerns about its impact on the environment and infrastructure, but backers believe the location is ideal for addressing the region's housing shortage and attracting employers.

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