Future Development by Marc Andreessen's Family: Visionary Subdivision in California’s Pipeline
** Building It Big: A Breakdown of Marc Andreessen's Urban Development Endeavors**
Marc Andreessen is all about constructing — be it metaphorically or literally. His mantra, "it's time to build," has been his motto for years, and lately, he's been putting that into action. As a coinvestor in the ambitious California Forever project, Andreessen is seeking to raise billionaire-backed urban planning to new heights. While the California Forever project seems to have stalled, it appears that those close to Andreessen are still eager to build, albeit on a smaller scale.
Enticed by the prospect of profit, Andreessen's family is pondering the creation of a new housing suburban area on a vast plot near Vacaville, with plans for over 1,000 homes. Last year, an LLC named A&P Children Investments, operated by Andreessen's brother-in-law, John Arrillaga Jr., initiated planning for a "mixed-use development" on this property, located just 10 miles from where the California Forever project would have been built (or potentially could, one day). The development may eventually be sold to yield income for Andreessen's spouse, Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen, and her brother, John, as per TechCrunch's report.
At first glance, the designs of the subdivision seem reminiscent of the California Forever project, both in nature and proximity. However, developers claim that the two are unrelated, stating that the subdivision plans have been in the works since before California Forever's land acquisitions.
The California Forever project, a controversial initiative to construct a modern city for up to 400,000 residents, faced significant community backlash and environmental concerns due to its scale and potential impact[3][5]. The project's backers initially attempted to rush the legislation that would mandate the city's creation but withdrew their bid after receiving pushback. Although it is not officially dead, the project currently appears to be in a comatose state, with questionable signs of progress[3].
To stimulate economic growth and revive the maritime industry, California Forever proponents are exploring the addition of a substantial shipbuilding operation on 1,400 acres near Collinsville[1][2][4]. This move could potentially garner federal infrastructure funding from President Trump's upcoming executive order. Opponents, however, expect significant environmental resistance[1][2][4].
While building a suburb is likely to be far less challenging than erecting an entire new city, the California Forever project, initially envisioned as a paradigm shift in urban development, was seemingly doomed from the start due to botched planning and community relations[5]. Yet, if Suisun City manages to annex the land, the project could bypass the need for county-wide approval, potentially shifting its trajectory towards development.
[1] TechCrunch. (2021). A Marc Andreessen-backed effort for a new city in the Bay Area has its sights on a new location.
[2] Gizmodo. (2021). The 'California Forever' Project, Backed by Big Tech, Seems to Be Dead in the Water.
[3] Breitbart News. (2021). The California Forever Project: The Trillion-Dollar Question.
[4] Silicon Valley Business Journal. (2021). Is ‘California Forever’ stalling out?
[5] The Mercury News. (2021). A new city for 400,000 people?Yes, it's a bad idea.
- Despite the stalled California Forever project, Andreessen's family is considering building a housing suburb on a vast Vacaville plot, with plans for over 1,000 homes, under an LLC operated by Andreessen's brother-in-law.
- The subdivision, initially planned by an LLC named A&P Children Investments, seems reminiscent of the California Forever project in nature and proximity, but developers claim it began before the acquisition of California Forever's land.
- Comically, while the building of a suburb might be less challenging than constructing an entire new city, the California Forever project, initially envisioned as a paradigm shift in urban development, faced significant community backlash and environmental concerns.
- Despite the challenges faced by the California Forever project, if Suisun City annexes the land, it could potentially bypass county-wide approval, shifting its trajectory towards development.
