“From Our Roots To Our Future” programming kicks off with Virtual Community Workshop on Thursday, March 26 and the launch of DixonGrown.com

The City of Dixon is proud to announce the launch of “Dixon Grown,” a new community-wide outreach and engagement effort designed to pull back the curtain on local government, bring important conversations directly to our community and empower every resident to help guide the future we build together.

Under the theme “From our roots to our future,” Dixon Grown is designed to help us navigate the road ahead while staying anchored to the roots that our community loves about Dixon. As a long-term resource, the initiative allows residents to learn about the rules and costs that define how our city moves forward, starting with a deep dive into Housing and Potential Growth — a priority set by the City Council to make sure residents have a clear, factual understanding of the process surrounding development projects being proposed in Dixon today.

“Dixon is at a pivotal moment, and we want to make sure our residents are coming along on this journey with us,” said Dixon City Manager Jim Lindley. “Dixon Grown is about giving our community a seat at the table by sharing the same facts and policy roadmaps that we use at City Hall. We want every resident to feel empowered to participate, knowing exactly how the process works and what the real-world trade-offs are for our town.”

The heart of the initiative is the new website, DixonGrown.com. This digital hub was built for transparency, offering a clear look at:

• Project Snapshots: A simple tracker showing exactly where current development applications stand in the planning process.
• The Development Roadmap: An accessible breakdown of how a project goes from an idea to a finished building, including the City’s role as the regulatory “referee” and what developers pay for.
• Resources and FAQs: Direct answers to common questions about traffic, infrastructure costs, and how state laws affect our local control.

To get the conversation started, the City is hosting several opportunities for residents to get involved:

• Virtual Kick-off Workshop: On March 26 at 5:30 p.m., the City will host an online session to walk through the basics of housing policy and development. This is a great chance to ask questions during a live Q&A.
• In-Person Community Roundtables: Throughout April, the City will host in-person sessions featuring the same foundational overview followed by small-group roundtable discussions. These sessions are designed for neighbors to work together, ask questions and share their priorities directly with City leadership.

“We all love Dixon for its charming character and agricultural roots,” said Mayor Steve Bird. “As your neighbors and your City Council, we share the goal of protecting what makes this place special while planning for a healthy future. Dixon Grown is our way of making sure that as we move into our future, we grow together, with a shared understanding of the path ahead.”

Residents are encouraged to visit DixonGrown.com to explore the resource hub and find more information, including details on the upcoming workshops and opportunities to provide direct input and pre-submit questions for the session Q&As.