At the edge of a small, no-growth city in California's Central Valley, an extraordinary community-building process is taking shape. As part of the overall University of California - Davis Long Range Development Plan, this process will result in the creation of a unique new university neighborhood that will serve as a model of social, economic, and environmentally sustainable development. The design incorporates transit-oriented development, walkable neighborhoods, and cutting-edge environmentally-sustainable practices. Furthermore, this innovative plan broadens horizons on how to maximize investment potential from economic, public policy, inter-governmental collaboration, and community participation perspectives.