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Claim Text: Another question began with a description of a possible ballot initiative for a project that “would include a new city with tens of thousands of new homes, a large solar energy farm, orchards with over a million new trees, and over 10,000 acres of new parks and open space.”
Simplified Text: Another question described a possible ballot initiative for a project including a new city with tens of thousands of new homes a large solar energy farm orchards with over a million new trees and over 10000 acres of new parks and open space
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Context Details: { "project_description": "a new city with tens of thousands of new homes, a large solar energy farm, orchards with over a million new trees, and over 10,000 acres of new parks and open space" }
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Created: February 15, 2026 at 2:22 PM (6 months ago)
Last Updated: February 15, 2026 at 2:22 PM (6 months ago)

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The Silicon Valley Elite Who Want to Build a City From Scratch

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https://nytimes.com/2023/08/25/business/land-purchases-solano-county.html

A mysterious company backed by Silicon Valley investors has spent $800 million buying land in Solano County, California, with plans to build a new city. The project has sparked speculation and is now engaging with local officials. The investors include prominent figures like Michael Moritz, Reid Hoffman, and Marc Andreessen.

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