Who we are...

We are the Mangini-Delu 100, advocates for responsible development in Pleasant Hill, particularly around Mangini-Delu, the largest remaining in-fill site in the city.  Years of experience in city planning has shown that responsible development places higher density developments closer to centers for mass transit, employment, and shopping. We recognize the need for housing and the state’s 1803 housing unit target for Pleasant Hill but oppose Sacramento over-reach that dictates where and how this should be done, usurps local control over housing decisions, and offers incentives to developers at City and resident expense. 

Prior to the 2025 rezoning, Mangini-Delu was zoned R-10 (max of 4.3 dwelling units per acre) which would allow the construction of at most 100 single family homes on the 25.9 acre site.  Discussions during the General Plan process to allow up to 210 dwelling units on the site raised resident concerns about creek preservation, traffic, noise, parking, and resident and child safety particularly given the limited access and egress at the site.  In their May 16th, 2022 meeting in which they changed the Land Use Designation to 4.3 to 13 dwelling units per acre, City Council members promised to cap construction at 210 dwelling units and conduct a Master Plan that addressed each of the above concerns prior to any construction on the site. 

 We are now entering a new phase in the housing process.  Residents have longed looked to the City and city planning staff to safeguard city character, but Sacramento has so eroded local housing authority, residents are left to safeguard their neighborhoods against unscrupulous development.  Staying informed and building strong neighborhood coalitions is the best way of making a stand to ensure Pleasant Hill retains its unique character.

We remain committed to these principles.  We will continue to raise awareness about development we feel is not in character with the city or with established planning principles.  And we will continue to advocate that residents do the same.  Ignorance and apathy are as great a threat to the character of Pleasant Hill as any of the regulations coming out of Sacramento.  If you care about the city and your neighborhood, stay involved and voice your opinion!