Village Farms Davis addresses pressing challenges and evolving needs:
Proposed by seven multigenerational families with deep Davis roots and designed by the team behind Northstar Ponds and Davis’ iconic greenbelts, Village Farms Davis is a long-term commitment to community, stewardship, and the values that define Davis.
Village Farms Davis is the perfect fit!
A True Infill Community, seamlessly integrated within the existing City Limits.
Village Farms Davis provides a natural completion of the City limits to the North, and integrates existing neighborhoods and services on all sides.
Walk or Bike to schools, shopping, services and public transit.
The project prioritizes safe, well-connected walking and bike routes to nearby schools, supporting everyday travel for students and families.
Building a Legacy
Village Farms is being brought forward by seven multi-generational families (the Whitcombe, Roe, Makley, Shepard, and Schulze families, and the families of Jim and Bill Streng) whose roots in Davis run deep and whose contributions have helped shape the community for over half a century. These families include local farmers, educators, homebuilders, and community leaders who have been instrumental in Davis’s growth while preserving its unique character and values through thoughtful development, environmental stewardship, and civic engagement.
Key Project Features
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Village Farms Davis is a thoughtfully planned community featuring diverse housing, neighborhood services, recreation, and abundant open space—bringing nature, community, and daily life together.
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Village Farms Davis acknowledges that the lack of housing development has had a significant negative impact on local schools—a trend that will persist until substantial new housing brings families and students back into the community. According to the updated DJUSD demographic review, Village Farms Davis alone is projected to generate more than 1,100 new students for the school system, helping stabilize enrollment and support the long-term vitality of Davis schools.
Village Farms Davis proposes a robust trail system with dedicated bicycle and pedestrian corridors, direct access to transit stops, and grade-separated crossings designed to create safe, car-free routes to schools, parks, and surrounding neighborhoods.
Village Farms Davis dedicates over 50% of the project site to open space, including parks, trails, habitat areas, and a publicly accessible Urban Agricultural Transition Area (UATA) along the northern border of the site, providing a seamless transition to adjacent agricultural lands.
Village Farms Davis strives to incorporate approaches, practices, and technologies designed to protect the environment, reduce carbon emissions, and thoughtfully respond to a changing climate.
The Village Farms site has been studied and discussed since the 1980’s, evolving through years of collaboration with residents, City staff, advisory commissions, and the City Council. This long-standing, inclusive process has produced a comprehensive plan that reflects Davis values and is designed to serve the community’s needs now and for generations to come.
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In June 2026, this thoughtful neighborhood project will be presented to Davis voters at the ballot box under measure J/R/D*
For more information visit the City of Davis Website
* We are one of a handful of California Communities that require voter approval for some developments.
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