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The largest shipyard in the United States, used as a scale comparison to demonstrate the massive potential of the waterfront land owned by California Forever.

A single shipyard in China that is used as an example of China's immense shipbuilding capacity, which surpasses the entire collective output of the U.S. since WWII.

West Coast
Location

The western seaboard of the United States, identified as a strategically critical location for new shipyards to support naval operations in the Pacific.

Bay Area
Location

A region in Northern California that is a center for technology and talent (e.g., in AI and robotics) and is geographically close to the California Forever project site.

The ruling party of China that heavily subsidizes its shipbuilding and manufacturing industries.

Solano Foundry
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The planned largest advanced manufacturing park in America, a core component of the California Forever project, designed to co-locate R&D and production for Silicon Valley companies.

A philosophical and political movement that advocates for building more of everything (housing, energy, infrastructure). California Forever aligns itself with this 'time to build' ethos.

A city design philosophy adopted by California Forever for its new city, inspired by old American neighborhoods and focusing on traditional architecture, public squares, and pedestrian-friendly layouts.

The industrial process of manufacturing naval and commercial ships, currently dominated by China.

The process of bringing industrial production back to the US to ensure geopolitical independence.

A key industry focus for California Forever, aimed at reviving the Bay Area's historical role as a center for advanced manufacturing by co-locating R&D and production.

The core concept of the California Forever project, which involves building a new, walkable, and affordable city for up to 400,000 people from the ground up.