It’s been 14 years, thousands of pages of reports and too many meetings and conversations to count — and last night the dream became reality: Valley’s Edge Specific Plan was approved by the Chico City Council! We couldn’t have succeeded without the amazing commitment and future vision of so many local people. Thank you, Chico, for …
On January 1, the Chico Enterprise-Record officially endorsed Valley’s Edge through an editorial entitled “Chico should green-light Valley’s Edge.” You can read it here. “Valley’s Edge,” writes the Editorial Board, “is a once-in-a-generation housing/commercial/parks development that will lead Chico forward in the best way possible: By preserving so much of the historical nature of the …
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At the November 1st, 2022, Chico City Council meeting, Fire Chief Steve Standridge helped present the City’s new Community Wildfire Protection Plan. Several times, Valley’s Edge was highlighted as a project that addresses fire safety correctly, not only for the planned community but also for the entirety of the city. “Valley’s Edge has done a …
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Valley’s Edge is a natural extension of this beloved city Most Chicoans will agree: one of the best parts about living in Chico is the unique lifestyle it allows. The City of Chico with direction from council have provided the direction to create a vision where residents can bike, walk, and skate throughout most of …
You might have seen the word “sprawl” linked to Valley’s Edge lately, but it’s incorrect. Let’s take the time to dispel this urban myth and talk about what intentional housing development design really means. Urban Sprawl vs. Master Planning First things first: What is Urban Sprawl? In short, it’s the uncontrolled spread of urban developments …
Valley’s Edge is building a residential housing development with intention. Read More »
Myth: Valley’s Edge is too big There’s a lot of understandable concern about massive housing developments right now. Let’s take a moment to examine the parameters of this proposed development. We think Valley’s Edge is like the Goldilocks Principle: “just right.” It will be a good fit for the land and the housing needs of …
What is Valley’s Edge? We’ve heard this question asked a lot around town lately, and thought it was a good time for a quick recap. What It Is Valley’s Edge is a proposed plan for the residential and commercial use of a specific piece of land in Chico. Through consultation and thoughtful planning, the concept …
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Imagine a place where, instead of eyes glued to cell phones and tablets, kids are running around outside, jumping on bikes to head to the park, laughing, and soaking up the warm summer sun. Neighbors chat in between errands, discussing the upcoming community barbeque. You’re planning to bring your famous potato salad with the extra …
Master planning is a proactive approach to figuring out how and where land suitable for development can best serve the community’s long-term demand for growth and conservation. The larger the area being planned, the more cohesive the plan, the more connected the trails, and the more unified the places to live, work and play. Master …
