The decisions made today regarding major development projects will shape Windsor for decades to come. Residents throughout Windsor have raised important questions about how future development may affect public safety, emergency preparedness, traffic congestion, infrastructure, and overall quality of life.

Wildfire Evacuation Routes

Sonoma County residents understand the importance of evacuation planning. Recent wildfire events throughout the region have highlighted the need for safe, efficient evacuation routes and emergency access for residents, firefighters, law enforcement, and emergency medical services.

Residents want clear information on how additional residential density may affect evacuation times, roadway capacity, and emergency response during critical events.

Traffic and Congestion

Traffic remains a growing concern throughout Windsor. Additional housing density can increase vehicle trips, congestion at key intersections, school traffic, pedestrian safety concerns, and parking demand.

Community members are requesting comprehensive traffic studies and transparent analysis before making major decisions.

Infrastructure and Public Services

Responsible planning requires a full understanding of potential impacts on:

• Roads and transportation systems
• Water and sewer infrastructure
• Emergency services
• Schools
• Parks and recreation facilities
• Public safety resources

Open Space and Recreation

Open space contributes to residents' physical and mental well-being while providing opportunities for recreation, youth sports, walking trails, and community gathering spaces.

Once open space is developed, it is rarely replaced.

Responsible Growth

Save Windsor supports thoughtful, balanced growth that respects existing neighborhoods, protects public safety, preserves environmental resources, and maintains the quality of life that residents value.

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Protecting Windsor’s Future

Windsor is one of Sonoma County’s most desirable communities because of its neighborhoods, parks, open space, small-town character, and connection to nature. As Windsor grows, development decisions should carefully consider public safety, infrastructure, the environment, and the quality of life that makes our community special.

Save Windsor is a community-led effort advocating for transparency, responsible growth, public safety, and the preservation of important community assets.

The future of the former Windsor Creek Elementary property is one of the most significant land-use decisions currently facing our community. Residents have raised concerns about how high-density development could impact traffic, emergency access and wildfire evacuation, open space, wildlife habitat, infrastructure, recreation, and surrounding neighborhoods.

Our Mission

To ensure Windsor residents have access to accurate information, meaningful opportunities to participate, and a voice in decisions that will shape our community for generations.

Why Residents Are Concerned

• Traffic and neighborhood congestion

• Wildfire evacuation and emergency access

• Public safety and first responder access

• Loss of open space and recreation

• Wildlife habitat and environmental impacts

• Infrastructure capacity and public services

• Compatibility with surrounding neighborhoods

• Preservation of Windsor’s community character

Together, we can advocate for thoughtful, transparent planning that puts Windsor residents, families, and future generations first.