Silicon Valley Investors Purchase 50,000 Acres of Land in Solano County, Eyeing New City Development

Title: Silicon Valley Investors Behind Large Land Purchases in Solano County, Report Finds

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Wealthy investors from Silicon Valley have been identified as the mystery group behind the acquisition of more than 50,000 acres of land in Solano County, according to a report by the San Francisco Chronicle. Over the span of five years, Flannery Associates, LLC, spent over $800 million to purchase over 140 properties. The involvement of prominent figures such as Laurene Powell Jobs, widow of Apple founder Steve Jobs, and the influential venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz has attracted the attention of local leaders and federal government agencies.

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Flannery Associates, LLC, a company led by Silicon Valley investors, has emerged as the buyer of over 50,000 acres of land in Solano County, based on an investigation by the San Francisco Chronicle. The company has aggressively invested more than $800 million in the acquisition of over 140 properties within a span of five years. The involvement of well-known figures, including Laurene Powell Jobs and Andreessen Horowitz, according to the Chronicle and the New York Times, has piqued the interest of both local officials and federal agencies.

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The purchases made by Flannery Associates have not gone unnoticed by local government leaders and federal agencies. In a survey sent to residents, the company expressed its intention to potentially develop a new city on the acquired land. Mayors from various cities within Solano County have been in regular communication regarding the matter, but none have been successful in establishing direct contact with Flannery Associates LLC. Seeking clarification and additional information, officials from nearby Travis Air Force Base are also eager to engage in discussions with the company.

Amidst questions and concerns, a spokesperson for Flannery Associates assured the Chronicle that the company plans to engage in conversations not only with residents and elected officials but also with the officials from Travis Air Force Base. By opening lines of communication, the company aims to address any inquiries and shed light on its development project. The full report by the San Francisco Chronicle can be found here [link to the original source].