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Coverage of the project, upcoming gatherings, progress reports, and longer reads on how Petaluma goes from vacant to vibrant.

Organizing meeting at Della Fattoria In the news The Petaluma Argus-Courier and the Press Democrat cover The Vacancy Project’s organizing meeting The Argus-Courier and the Press Democrat covered the launch of The Vacancy Project on June 24, 2026 at Della Fattoria. Read the full story in the… July 9, 2026 EKN Development's rendering of the 6-story Appellation Hotel In the news Community Matters: To build a stronger community, build a better downtown In his opinion piece, John Burns posits that the now-defunct downtown overlay would have been a valuable tool in revitalizing downtown. He encourages community members to… June 30, 2026 Screenshot of the vacancy map for The Vacancy Project. In the news Petaluma Voice covers The Vacancy Project’s launch Petaluma Voice covered the launch of The Vacancy Project — including photos of the fenced lots and empty storefronts, and interviews with Amy Levine and Della… June 17, 2026