When joining the conversation about Valley’s Edge, people often hear the words “general plan” and “specific plan.” What is the connection between the two, and how does it affect Chico’s future in terms of new housing? What is a General Plan? In California, all cities must have a General Plan to outline their goals for …
Community safety with proper fire planning Let’s face it: wildfire is a big concern in Butte County. Residents have seen first-hand the devastating effects it can have, and many lived through it. In the valley, most of Chico is at a slight advantage with fewer hard-to-navigate mountains. However, wildfire education is still extremely important for …
Valley’s Edge offers a place for kids to run free in nature Did you know many kids are outside for less than seven minutes a day? On average, kids spend up to seven hours in front of a computer screen. Valley’s Edge wants to change that. The dangers of inactivity Physical activity is the key …
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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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Chico is going to grow, but the community has a chance to choose how. What is growth? Growth is an expansion of an area, and it usually occurs in one of several ways – with infill, lot-by-lot building, sprawl, master planning, etc. Let’s start with infill. It’s when undeveloped land within an existing neighborhood is …
Towers or trees? Chico is going to grow, it’s true. Fortunately, the community has a chance to choose how. Currently, the biggest area of estimated growth in Chico is with the youngest generation. The city has a high number of school-aged children who, if they wanted to live in Chico in 10-20 years as young adults, …
Creating space for everyone In Chico, housing options are limited. Providing a broad range of housing can provide solutions we don’t have today that are needed to keep those who grew up here, to stay here. The need for housing spans generations College students and young families struggle to find housing that suits their needs …
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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 …
Choice is a beautiful thing, especially when it comes to housing. Options allow you to create the life you want for yourself and your family, rather than being stuck with whatever is available. You can make decisions about your rent, mortgage, housing size, and more, all of which affect your quality of life. Valley’s Edge …
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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 »
