West Marin Visioning

What is the West Marin Visioning?

In short, this project is:
A community-driven visioning process A non-regulatory effort to guide future decisions An opportunity to share ideas and shape priorities

The West Marin Visioning initiative is a community-driven effort to define a shared, long-term vision for the future of West Marin. This collaborative process will bring together community members, businesses, community organizations, and public agencies to define priorities that support a resilient environment, a thriving local economy, and vibrant communities.

This initiative is part of Marin County’s broader commitment to Community and Economic Vitality, a key priority of the Board of Supervisors.

The resulting vision will serve as a guiding framework for future planning, investment, and policy discussions, helping ensure that decisions reflect community values while responding to ever changing conditions.

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What is the purpose of the West Marin Visioning?

This project will aim to:
Define a shared vision for the future Strengthen community and economic resilience Balance local needs, environmental stewardship, and visitor activity Support sustainable economic opportunities Reflect the diverse voices and lived experiences of West Marin

West Marin is a unique and interconnected region with distinct communities, strong local identity, and significant environmental resources.

The vision will help align County decisions and investments with community priorities. It is designed to coordinate (not duplicate) existing and past efforts and create a unified direction for West Marin.

This initiative is primarily a public outreach and engagement process that will result in a clear and accessible vision document.

What area does this project cover?

The coastal and inland rural communities of West Marin, including Dillon Beach, Tomales, Marshall, Inverness, Point Reyes Station, Olema, Nicasio, Forest Knolls, San Geronimo Valley, Woodacre, Lagunitas, Bolinas, Stinson Beach, and Muir Beach.

A map of western Marin County in California highlights the area known as “West Marin” in green. The green region covers the coastal and inland rural communities of West Marin, including Dillon Beach, Tomales, Marshall, Inverness, Point Reyes Station, Olema, Nicasio, Forest Knolls, San Geronimo Valley, Woodacre, Lagunitas, Bolinas, Stinson Beach, and Muir Beach. The Pacific Ocean appears on the left (west) side of the map, with Tomales Bay extending inland near Dillon Beach and Tomales. The eastern side of the map, shown in gray and brown tones, represents the more developed parts of Marin County, including the Highway 101 corridor and connections to Interstate 580 near the bottom right. Major roads are drawn as thin gray lines, and highways are shown in yellow. Highway 1 runs north to south through West Marin, connecting coastal communities from Dillon Beach down to Muir Beach. Highway 101 runs north to south on the eastern side of the county, outside the green-highlighted area. The boundary of Marin County is outlined, and the West Marin area is clearly distinguished by the green shading. A legend in the lower left explains the symbols: gray lines for major roads, yellow lines for highways, green shading for West Marin, and a light outline for the county boundary. Additional text at the bottom notes the date the map was made (April 30, 2026) and data sources: MarinMap, County of Marin, and the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy.

We are using this geographic area because West Marin works as one interconnected region, where people regularly travel between communities for jobs, services, and everyday needs. Defining it as a single planning area builds on existing County policies, partnerships, and investments, allowing for more coordinated services and better use of resources.

How do I get involved?

Community input is the foundation of this effort and will shape the vision. The project team will engage the public through a variety of inclusive outreach activities, starting with early community engagement this Summer 2026. Initial input will help shape a Request for Proposal (RFP) to find a project consultant to help with this initiative. For more information about the RFP, review the Frequently Asked Questions page.

We plan on hosting in-person meetings and opportunities for online engagement. We'll be announcing ways to participate as the project moves forward. Please stay tuned for upcoming chances to get involved and share your ideas.

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How else can I stay informed about this project?

Drafting the RFP is just the first step in this planning process. There will be many opportunities for you to participate throughout this process.

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What is the project timeline?

West Marin Visioning Project Timeline

Spring–Summer 2026	Summer–Fall 2026	Fall 2026 – Winter 2027	Winter –Spring 2027	Spring-Summer 2027
Early outreach and engagement	Consultant selection	Community workshops, surveys, and outreach	Draft and finalize vision	Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors to authorize the final vision
Community Advisory Group formation	Project consultant develops outreach and engagement strategies and technical studies
Request for Proposals (RFP) development

Frequently Asked Questions