To enjoy our backyard recreation, walk, bike or run the nearby Bay Trail (a 2.7-mile section of a proposed 500-mile loop around the bay) or explore nearby hiking possibilities
Deep yearning for belonging, community, safety and security in Marin.
Busyness and exhaustion from living in the fast lane and trying to do it all.
Deep desire for a simple, affordable, environmentally friendly lifestyle.
Collective wisdom that is best served by a non-hierarchical, truly democratic decision-making process.
Marin Needs Housing:
For its workforce, to ease traffic congestion, reduce car emissions and make it easier for people to live where they work.
For its seniors, so they can stay in Marin, downsize, access affordable options near public services, and live with easy access to intergenerational relationships.
For younger families and singles who want to make Marin their home and contribute to its future vitality.
That offers a wide range of affordability in one location.
That is creative, unique, visionary and values-oriented.
That strengthens the economy, for local investment in public services and businesses to maintain and improve quality of life.
That is innovative, works cooperatively with the land and seeks the best outcome for all residents, wildlife and environment.
That is cooperative, non-hierarchical and seeks an equal say and engagement in the process from residents, government, developers and financial investors.
That answers the inborn human need for community, relationships and caring for one another.
That moves us towards a viable, sustainable, stable, joy-filled, content and satisfying future.
Novato, CA Ranked Among the Best Places to Live! See article here
NOVATO, CA – Novato was one of two cities in Marin County ranked among the best places to live in the country. Novato and San Rafael were named two of the Best Places to Live in 2018, according to Livability.com. The online community research publication ranked San Rafael 26th and Novato 77th among 100 cities across the country. Ann Arbor, Michigan, took the top spot.
San Rafael was recognized for having an economy strong in education, technology and tourism, as well as an array of cultural, arts, shopping and dining options. The report also highlighted China Camp State Park, Dominican University of California, Kaiser Permanente and attractions such as the California Film Center and Rafael Film Center.
Novato's 3,600 acres of open space was highlighted, particularly Stafford Lake Park and 1,558-foot-high Mount Burdell. The city was given high marks for high-achieving Novato Unified School District, as well as having a strong local economy of biotech and small technology companies along with a variety of retail centers. The report also highlighted Novato Community Hospital, Novato Healthcare Center and the city's Old Town district. Livability.com ranked nearly 2,300 cities on more than 40 data points measuring economics, housing, amenities, infrastructure, demographics, social and civic capital, education and health care. Read more about the ranking criteria and methodology.