Vision for New Affordable City in California Meets Skepticism from Locals
Ask students: Who are the key figures behind the California Forever project? What is the proposed scope of the project?
Cities worldwide are becoming overcrowded, overpriced and a source of global warming. That's why a group called "California Forever" is looking to build a livable, affordable, and eco-friendly community near San Francisco. But some local officials and residents are skeptical about the proposal. Paul Solman visited the area to find out if the developers' dreams could come true.
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Key term
water depletion — long-term water-level declines caused by sustained groundwater pumping
Discussion Questions
- Who are the key figures behind the California Forever project?
- What is the proposed scope of the project?
- Where is The Line located?
- Why have there been objections to the project?
- When is the project set to commence?
Focus Questions
Do you think it's a good idea to try to plan whole communities like the California Forever project? If you were going to build such a community, what are some features you would include?
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