Hey guys!
Mike here
Albatroz flew to California this time.
(< 200 words & < 1-min read time)
“YIMBY” — a new word I learned today — means “yes in my backyard.”
(the feedback you want to have from the local community when building a new village)
Onwards,
Quick story about Chautauqua:
Small town in southwest New York State
Thomas Edison & Henry Ford’s summer vacation favorite
Built by American inventors & entrepreneurs during the Industrial Revolution
The guys:
Thomas Edison and Henry Ford
The place:
Jamestown, Chautauqua ~1920s (image from Fenton History Center)
Chautauqua 2024 (image from Chautauqua Institution)
Cool town, right?
Anyways,
What is Esmeralda?
It’s a mix between Chautauqua’s year-round community feeling and the Bay Area's tech startup culture.
The goal: a walkable, nature-rich village.
And it's only 90 minutes away from San Francisco.
East-facing view from the property that Esmeralda is under contract to purchase
266 acres of vacant land (~100 football fields)
605 residential units
2000 new residents
Their 5 Core Development Principles:
Support a multi-generational community
Prioritize pedestrians & cyclists
Cultivate a culture of lifelong learning
Harmonize with nature
Promote health & wellness
Also,
Esmeralda and Edge City are hosting Edge Esmeralda nearby (their annual pop-up village).
That’s all.
If that sparked your interest, explore further here:
P.S. Always check the numbers: 266 acres = ~200 football fields (not funny, I know, sorry about that :)