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business2 years ago

"Billionaire CEO Stands Firm in $510M Lawsuit Against Solano County Property Owners"

Jan Sramek, the billionaire CEO behind the planned 'utopian city' in rural Northern California, refused to drop a $510 million lawsuit against property owners at a heated town hall meeting. The lawsuit alleges price fixing by farmers who own the lands that Sramek's company, California Forever, wants to buy. Locals accused Sramek's firm of displacing residents and expressed concerns about the impact on the community. Sramek remained adamant about pursuing legal action, citing the need for affordable housing and job opportunities in the area. The plan to build the city is currently in limbo until voters decide in the 2024 general election.

via Daily Mail|
#business#land-dispute#lawsuit
technology2 years ago

Silicon Valley Billionaires' Utopian City Plans Face Controversy and Accusations

Flannery Associates, backed by Silicon Valley billionaires including Marc Andreessen and Laurene Powell Jobs, has completed its land acquisition for a utopian city in northern California. The company has purchased over 53,000 acres of farmland in Solano County, spending around $800 million. Renderings of the project, named California Forever, depict a car-free city with walkable streets and rowhouses. However, legal disputes have arisen between Flannery Associates and the landowners, with allegations of inflated land prices and "mobster tactics" used by the company.

via Business Insider|
#california#land-acquisition#legal-disputes
technologyreal-estate2 years ago

Silicon Valley Titans Unveiled as Buyers of $800M Land for Utopian City

Flannery Associates, backed by Silicon Valley investors including Michael Moritz, Reid Hoffman, and Laurene Powell Jobs, has purchased $800 million worth of land in northern California to build a utopian city focused on clean energy and sustainable living. The project aims to offer reliable public transportation and urban amenities. However, the group faces challenges including lawsuits from farmers who sold their land, obtaining approval from local and state officials, and navigating environmental and zoning obstacles.

via The Guardian US|
#clean-energy#land-purchase#silicon-valley