Reid talks about why he invested in California Forever / the East Solano Plan, the ambitious sustainable city project in Solano County, California. He contends with some of the concerns that have been raised about the initiative and states his case for the best way to fix the affordable housing crisis. The answer just might be surprisingly simple. Aria also asks Reid about exciting sustainability projects that aren’t getting the attention they deserve.


Topics:
0:00 - Context on California Forever
0:09 - Reid’s initial excitement about the project
1:48 - Why California Forever is not a zero-sum game
3:01 - Creating transformative change without leaving locals behind
6:33 - Non-obvious ambitious projects and human progress
7:31 - Reid’s investments in fusion technology
9:45 - Addressing the housing crisis and city challenges
10:07 - Economics of housing creation
11:39 - Benefits of California Forever for everyday citizens
12:07 - Closing remarks and credits


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