Corbett property open space acquisition (817 acres, Altamont Hills)
Livermore
Summary
The city is moving to buy roughly 817 acres of Altamont Hills grassland for permanent open space. The land is a critical wildlife corridor and habitat for golden eagles, California red-legged frogs, and tiger salamanders. The Planning Commission's consistency determination is a required step before the acquisition can proceed.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 1
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 3, 2026.
Impact analysis
Purchase price isn't in the materials provided; funding may relate to the Altamont Landfill Settlement Agreement criteria.
Residents who value preserved open space, wildlife habitat, and the scenic greenbelt around Livermore.
Mentions & discussions (1)
Related development
Consistency Determination CD 26-004 — Corbett Property Acquisition
Would permanently protect a huge swath of grassland habitat and wildlife corridor outside the Urban Growth Boundary.
Consistency Determination CD 26-003 — Open Space Acquisition and Disposition
Could add protected recreation and conservation land, potentially managed by LARPD for public use.
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