Bakersfield General Plan 2045 Update
Key Questions
What population growth is addressed in the Bakersfield General Plan 2045 Update?
The plan incorporates public feedback on growth to a population of 422,000, focusing on zoning and housing needs.
How does new state law affect housing development near transit stops in Bakersfield?
The law requires denser housing near transit stops as part of transit-oriented development strategies.
What concerns exist about data center proposals in the Bakersfield region?
Proposals near Ridgecrest and in oil fields like Elk Hills face opposition over water use, with a statewide study noting risks such as 500,000 gallons per day in Inyokern.
Public feedback on growth to 422k pop, zoning, housing. New state law for denser housing near transit stops factors in transit-oriented development. Statewide data centers study flags water strain risks (Inyokern, 500k gal/day). New data center proposals near Ridgecrest face opposition over water use. HSR data center monetization plans add water/land use dimension.