CF Brand Guide

Messaging Framework

The words we use consistently to describe California Forever — from a single tagline to a full boilerplate.

Tagline

Building the next great American city.

Elevator Pitch

California Forever is a plan to build a new community in Solano County — a place with good jobs, affordable homes, clean energy, and open space. Backed by a commitment to working with local residents and leaders, it's designed to show that California can still build great things. Not a tech utopia. A real place for real people.

Key Messages

These five pillars appear across all California Forever communications. They should be referenced consistently — same language, same framing.

Good Jobs30,000 new jobs across construction, technology, education, healthcare, and local services.
Affordable Housing170,000 new homes with a commitment to affordability — from workforce housing to family homes.
Clean Energy & SustainabilityBuilt from the ground up with renewable energy, water recycling, and sustainable infrastructure.
Open Space & WalkabilityMore parks, trails, and open space than any comparable development. Designed for people, not cars.
California's LegacyContinuing the tradition of building great things — from the Golden Gate Bridge to Silicon Valley.

Boilerplate

Standard "about" paragraph for press releases, partner materials, and footer copy.

California Forever is a proposed community in Solano County that would bring 170,000 new homes, 30,000 good jobs, and world-class parks and public spaces to the region. Designed with clean energy, sustainable infrastructure, and walkability at its core, the project reflects California's proud tradition of building great things. California Forever is committed to working alongside Solano County residents and local leaders to create a community that benefits everyone.

Naming Conventions

Full name (default)California ForeverAll public-facing materials, press, web, signage
Internal shorthandCFInternal docs, Slack, team communication only
Never useCal Forever, CalForever, CA ForeverThese abbreviations are not approved
Legal entityCalifornia Forever, LLCContracts and legal documents only