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“The new housing, the parks and recreation options, amenities like the Green Music Center at Sonoma State University and the proximity of vacation spots like Lake Tahoe combine to draw residents from throughout Sonoma County and other areas, including San Francisco and Portland,” says Giudice. Steady through the ebbs and flows Rohnert Park’s progress is due to the steady construction of residential units. This action has been underway for over two decades, with a slowdown during the 2008 recession. “Everything came to a screeching halt during that period. The real estate market picked up gradually. We were really going again by 2015, when interest rates dropped and developers returned,” says Hollingsworth Adams. In the years since 2008, Rohnert Park has gained momentum in construction by adhering to its roots as a planned city modeled after Levittown, Pennsylvania. It has also continued to implement smart planning principles. Such work ensures long-time residents of the city are supportive of the expansion. “I receive regular feedback on development by attending community events, talking with our community development team and interacting with constituents,” says Hollingsworth Adams. Hollingsworth Adams’ deep understanding of Rohnert Park comes in part from her family history. Her parents, Art and Sandy Hollingsworth, moved to the city in 1961 when she was 3. As Rohnert Park grew, Art Hollingsworth came to serve as president of the Rohnert Park Chamber of Commerce, chairman of the Rohnert Park Planning Commission and member of the city council. He also served
Rohnert Park’s amenities like the Green Music Center is a draw for visitors outside the community, says Gerard Giudice.
several years as mayor. Hollingsworth Adams has worked as the director of operations in her family’s insurance business since 1997. Before she was elected to the Rohnert Park City Council in 2018, she served for 14 years on the city’s Planning Commission. Hollingsworth Adams says the formation of a cooperative, efficient management team is another reason Rohnert Park has moved forward. “We are blessed with talented leadership: Rohnert Park City Manager Marcela Piedra, who worked for seven years as a city manager in El Centro; Director of Development Services Ali Giudice
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