“The people of West Marin have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to protect, connect and restore this magnificent place in San Geronimo Valley, not only to better prepare for the growing threat of wildfire, but to enhance recreation and enjoyment for all. We look forward to a community engagement process that brings the residents of Marin together around the immense benefits this property can provide to people today, and for future generations.”
May 17, 2019 the Trust for Public Land, along with community leaders, a retired fire battalion chief and representatives of local and national conservation groups announced a new beginning for a landmark San Geronimo Valley property in West Marin.
The press conference was held at the Miwok Trailhead, the site of TPL’s founding project, the prevention of the Marincello development. “Marincello, the ill-fated 2,100-acre development in the Marin Headlands, that would have been sandwiched between forts Cronkhite, Barry and Baker and the city of Sausalito….The community, which would have housed 25,000 people, was defeated in the face of intense opposition that helped solidify Marin’s environmental movement.”
TPL proposes an enhanced community engagement process to develop a plan for the property. The process will begin this summer and activities will include tours, visioning workshops and pop-up events. More information is available at www.ReimagineSanGeronimo.com.
The opportunities that the property will provide include:
New and enhanced public access for all for recreation, education and community gathering.
Connectivity to over 100,000 acres of protected lands from the Golden Gate Bridge and Golden Gate National Recreation Area to Point Reyes National Seashore.
Comprehensive fire safety, including the ideal site for a new fire station, staging for emergency response, emergency refuge for West Marin residents, and proactive fuels management.
Restoration of the Bay Area’s last great salmon run.
Multi-use recreational and community facility with amenities including a restored community gathering place.
