We Understand Why Some Neighbors Have Concerns
Current Dixon residents are well aware of the City’s existing challenges: drainage from both urban and agricultural areas, water quality requirements and limited capacity, truck traffic congestion, and aging infrastructure.
Harvest at Dixon is helping address these issues through more than $200 million in community-focused improvements. Guided by input from local leaders and families, these investments are designed to directly benefit Dixon residents, without impacting current taxpayers. All improvements are funded by the new development.
These aren’t just project-specific upgrades, they’re community-wide solutions. They tackle real issues residents face today while laying the groundwork for Dixon’s smart, sustainable growth.
Through 50+ community meetings, we've heard questions and concerns from Dixon residents. Here are direct answers based on current studies and planning, acknowledging both what we know and what requires further study.
Q: How is this different from other large developments?
Four Key Differences of Harvest at Dixon
- Locally Proposed by Longtime Landowners: Harvest at Dixon is being proposed by the current landowners—the Lewis and Karlshoej families—not by outside developers. Their deep roots in the region bring a long-term perspective and commitment to Dixon’s future.
- Proven Track Record in Solano County: Lewis brings more than 50 years of successful community development experience in Solano County, consistently planning and building neighborhoods that complement and support existing communities.
- Community Input at the Core: From the beginning, local input has shaped the Harvest at Dixon master plan. Ongoing engagement with Dixon residents and leaders continues to guide the design, ensuring the project reflects community values and priorities.
- Privately Funded Planning and Review: All aspects of the master plan’s review, analysis, and assessment—including staff time, consultant activities, reports, studies, fees, and permits—are being fully funded by the Lewis and Karlshoej partnership, not taxpayers.
Q: Will this overwhelm Dixon's infrastructure?
Planning for Dixon’s Long-Term Infrastructure Needs
Preliminary studies show that Dixon can support gradual, well-planned growth—especially when paired with strategic infrastructure investments. Detailed environmental and infrastructure studies now underway will provide the data needed to guide this process. The improvements being considered are intentionally sized to meet both existing community needs and the demands of future development—making Dixon’s infrastructure safer, more resilient, and better prepared for what lies ahead.
Examples of Regional Benefits:
Stormwater Management: A new detention basin south of Harvest is proposed to handle runoff from existing City drainage areas (B, C, and central Dixon), easing pressure on the current system.
Redevelopment Opportunities: With upgraded and more efficient drainage, smaller outdated basins throughout central Dixon can be removed—freeing up land for new community uses.
Improved Water Reliability: New municipal wells are planned to help address current water quality issues and ensure future capacity.
Better Roads for Everyone: Planned road improvements are designed to ease traffic and improve safety across Dixon—not just within new neighborhoods.
Connected Trails and Neighborhoods: An expanded trail system will link existing neighborhoods to each other and to downtown, enhancing walkability and access for all residents.
Q: Can Dixon's schools handle additional students?
Planning for Schools in Partnership with Dixon Unified
We are actively working with Dixon Unified School District to evaluate enrollment projections and plan appropriately for future student needs. A proposed school site has been identified as a placeholder within the Harvest plan, but any final decisions will be made by the District.
As part of its master planning efforts across California, Lewis has a strong history of collaborating with school districts to develop school sites and joint-use facilities that benefit students, educators, and the broader community.
If Dixon Unified determines a new school is needed, the phased development approach at Harvest allows enrollment growth to align with school facility planning. As student enrollment increases, it typically brings additional state funding to the district—supporting long-term educational investment. A detailed enrollment impact analysis conducted by the District will be included as part of the overall assessment for Harvest at Dixon.
Q: What about traffic impacts?
Comprehensive traffic studies are currently underway with Dixon city staff and regional transportation agencies.
- Completing long-planned road connections, like Parkway Boulevard extension to Pedrick Road, benefiting all residents.
- Support of the City in building Parkway Boulevard Overcrossing, providing alternate access for entire community.
- Improvements to Pedrick Road (south of A Street), Midway Road (between Hwy 113 and Pedrick Road), and Hwy 113 (south of Parkway Boulevard to Midway Road) are being studied as part of the needed transportation enhancements.
- Detailed traffic impact analysis will be available during environmental review public comment period.
- Assessment of the potential to relocate truck traffic out of downtown to an improved Pedrick Road.
Q: How does this preserve Dixon's small-town character?
Designing with Dixon’s Heritage in Mind
Harvest at Dixon is being thoughtfully planned to reflect and respect the City’s strong agricultural roots. The community design has been shaped with input from local stakeholders and guided by a commitment to honoring Dixon’s identity, landscape, and long-term vision.
Key Design Elements That Celebrate Dixon’s Agricultural Heritage:
- Agricultural-inspired architecture and community gardens.
- Efficient use of agriculture land, keeping development compact while providing open space and agricultural linkages.
- Consistent communication and meetings with the surrounding farming community to understand their constraints and ongoing needs.
- Assessment of the onsite soil conditions to better understand necessary agricultural mitigation requirements.
- Working with agricultural experts and academic advisors to understand future agricultural opportunities and inclusion of agricultural elements in the Harvest master plan.
- Preservation of agricultural views and sight lines to active farming.
- 20+ year development timeline for gradual rather than rapid change.
- Over 140 acres of parks and open space to support the entire Dixon community with easily accessible recreation options.
- Community design that connects to the existing Dixon neighborhoods rather than isolates from the community.
Q: What's the approval and review process?
- 18 months of outreach and community meetings prior to submitting an application.
- 20+ months of City review including environmental impact analysis and municipal services review.
- Multiple public hearings at Planning Commission and City Council meetings.
- Community input opportunities throughout Harvest review process.
- Followed by 12+ months of County LAFCO review.
- Project commitments are expected to become part of legally binding and enforceable development agreements with the City of Dixon.
Q: What guarantees exist that these plans will be implemented as described?
All project commitments will be formalized in legally binding development agreements with the City of Dixon. These agreements ensure that promises made during planning are upheld throughout the life of the project.
The approval process includes comprehensive studies, environmental reviews, and clearly defined requirements for each phase of development. Lewis is working in close collaboration with City staff to ensure each step is grounded in thorough analysis, shared data, and mutual understanding.
Every aspect of the review process is subject to public oversight, with findings and decisions presented in open and transparent City meetings, ensuring the community stays informed and engaged throughout.