January 2021 Update

We’re excited to share that our work at the former Coast Guard neighborhood is well underway. CLAM has been on the property regularly to meet with a range of environmental, architectural, and technical experts and to gather information about the site and its structures. This phase is what is known as “pre-development” because it involves planning for future construction, designing a new septic system, and other activities needed to make the neighborhood ready to inhabit.

A few things our CLAM/Eden team has been up to:

• Conducting architectural and engineering analyses of the townhomes to identify potential structural and energy-efficiency upgrades.

• Assessing the non-residential structures on the property for community use.

• Carrying out environmental studies of the site to establish riparian buffers and identify sensitive habitats.

• Doing initial wastewater system planning to ensure that the future system will be highly efficient and protect the water quality of Lagunitas Creek.

• Working with the County of Marin to ensure collaboration across departments.

While the property is uninhabited, it is not devoid of life. The Fire Department continues to use a portion of the site for equipment staging and training. An occasional Park Ranger can be seen using an office. And of course, our deer friends leave their gifts (droppings) everywhere! Last week’s heavy winds gave the trees a good shake, swirling leaves about the driveways, but the homes stand secure and are ready to be remodeled.

When the site investigations near conclusion, we’ll be looking to start conversations in the community about how we can shape this new neighborhood together. What will this community land trust neighborhood look and feel like? We're eager to start digging into those juicy and creative details with you!

Thank you so much for your continued support of this project and its vision. Please stay tuned for more updates!