WE'RE KEEPING DANVILLE INFORMED ABOUT YES ON y AND THE FACTS AND COMMUNITY BENEFITS OF MAGEE PRESERVE.
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Learn about Magee Preserve, the proposal for the Town of Danville that prioritizes the preservation of the foothills of Mt. Diablo and Danville’s unique way of life for current and future generations.
Read about Magee Preserve’s permanent conservation, two new miles of new public trails, protection of local wildlife and Green Valley Creek, and new pedestrian and bicycle alternatives to Diablo Road– all at no cost to taxpayers.
Did you know that while current zoning designates only 6% of the property as open space, Magee Preserve protects 381 out of 410 acres as new permanent public open space, preserving Mt. Diablo’s foothills forever? Learn more about the project’s public benefits.
Danville’s Planning Commission overwhelmingly approved Magee Preserve. Read more about why they said YES to the project and its public benefits.
The widely respected environmental protection advocacy group, Save Mount Diablo, and the leaders of every major bicyclist group support the conservation values of Magee Preserve and the new, safer alternatives to Diablo Road that the project provides. Learn more what they’re saying about Magee Preserve.
On July 2, Danville’s Town Council voted unanimously to approve Magee Preserve.
Learn more about the Danville Town Council’s “yes” vote on Magee Preserve’s nearly 400 acres of open space and new public benefits.
See what people on Facebook and Across Danville are saying about Magee Preserve's open space and miles of new public trails.
YES on Magee Preserve mean YES on more open space for all of Danville.
Magee Preserve gives Danville the open space it deserves by putting the preservation of the Mt. Diablo foothills and Danville’s unique way of life first.
Magee Preserve means more open space for Danville. That’s why, last summer, the Danville Planning Commission recommended and the Danville Town Council unanimously approved the one-of-a-kind project.
Conservation and community leaders agree that YES on Y and the new open space that comes with it is right for Danville.
Yes on Y Puts the Power in Your Hands to Approve Hundreds of Acres of New Public Open Space for Danville Families.
Danville voters will get their opportunity to directly weigh in on -- and potentially settle -- the years-long debate over residential development on Magee Ranch property south of Diablo Road in the northeastern part of town.
YES on Y is endorsed by Save Mount Diablo, East Bay Regional Park District, the Danville San Ramon Express, the Town Council, San Ramon Valley Democrats, the Contra Costa Republican Party, Contra Costa County Supervisor Candace Andersen and Hundreds of Your Danville Neighbors.
We All Agree, Along with Hundreds of Danville Families, Friends and Neighbors, That YES on Y Is Right for Danville’s Future. Why? Because Measure Y Restricts Housing, Limits Development and Adds 381 Acres of Public Open Space at No Cost to Taxpayers.
Without Measure Y’s rezoning, 78 highly visible homes could be built on the hillsides across all 410 acres of Magee Preserve, leaving only 6% open space. That’s wrong for Danville.
“YES on Y provides the highest net conservation gain for families of any housing development Save Mount Diablo has been involved with in almost 50 years to preserve the land around Mount Diablo. That’s why Save Mount Diablo Is Saying YES on Y.”
EBRPD Will Accept Magee Acres of Open Space to Expand Sycamore Valley Open Space Preserve
Know the Facts About Measure Y and Know the Difference Between Voting YES on Y and Voting No.
Over 350 of your friends, neighbors, and elected officials support YES on Y and the benefits it brings to our community.
It is with a great sense of unity and purpose that we write to you today to ask you to join us in support of YES on Y on March 3.
Community Invitations and Handouts
Magee Preserve and Save Mount Diablo, who strongly support the conservation values of the project, invited local neighbors to explore the proposed property.
Magee Preserve means more to love in the place we love. Read our pocket guide to Magee preserve.
It’s as simple as this: Magee Preserve means more open space for Danville families and a brighter future for all of us.
Magee Preserve In local News
Editorial: Vote Yes on Measure Y in Danville to approve Magee Preserve project
Danville voters will get their opportunity to directly weigh in on -- and potentially settle -- the years-long debate over residential development on Magee Ranch property south of Diablo Road in the northeastern part of town.
Danville: Ballot arguments released for Magee Preserve development referendum
Arguments come after town, proponents compromise on litigation over ballot question verbiage for Measure Y
Danville council confirms Magee Preserve election for March 3
Danville SanRamon, 11/14/19
Ballot arguments due out next month for referendum over 69-home project
Danville Voters To Decide Magee Preserve Development Project
Patch, 11/12/19
A March 3, 2020 special election will decide if development on the 410-acre site should move forward.
Special election set on Danville’s 69-house, open space project
East Bay Times, 11/08/19
Two days after council’s decision, group favoring Magee Preserve plan takes out big ad.
Danville council poised to confirm Magee Preserve election for March 3 ballot
Danville SanRamon, 11/03/19
Plus: Council to hear updates on County Connection, local farmers market
Danville: Magee Preserve supporters hosting PumpkinFest, hike at site
Danville SanRamon, 10/24/19
Event offers residents chance to explore development project location in Halloween-themed setting
Housing Project On Magee Preserve Likely Headed To Voters
Patch, 9/26/19
Danville Town Council identified March 3 as the preferred date that voters would decide whether 69 homes should be built.
Danville council validates Magee Preserve petition; referendum election likely March
Danville SanRamon, 9/18/19
Residents expected to make final decision during statewide primary election
Special election likely over Danville’s 69-house, open space project
East Bay Times, 9/18/19
Danville Town Council leans toward setting vote after opponents gather required signatures for referendum.
Danville council to discuss referendum petition, fate of Magee Preserve project
Danville SanRamon, 9/13/19
Citizen group's petition challenges council approval of 69 single-family homes at long-debated property
Letter: Danville’s Magee project offers safe bike lanes and open space
The Mercury News, 8/15/19
The Planning Commission, the Town Council, Bike East Bay, Mount Diablo Cyclists and Save Mount Diablo support it
69-house project approved in East Bay — after years of debate
East Bay Times, 7/11/19
Danville Town Council OKs development near Mount Diablo, includes open space.
Danville council signs off on Magee Preserve development project
Danville San Ramon, 7/8/19
Plan would bring 69 homes to Magee Ranch property, designate 381 acres as preserved open space.
Bike safety on road to Mount Diablo: Will Magee Ranch project cause big impacts?
East Bay Times, 6/3/19
Planning Commission recommends approval of report.