Friant Ranch Project Reborn After Legal Battle | Fresno News

Friant Ranch Project Reborn After Legal Battle | Fresno News

Published: September 18, 2026

Duration: 1:28

A $1 billion development called Friant Ranch, set to build 2,500 senior homes plus shops and parks on 900 acres in Fresno County, is back on track after years of legal battles and environmental reviews. Originally approved in 2011, the project faced court challenges over air pollution concerns, forcing developers to redo their environmental study. Now, the Planning Commission has recommended approval — but the final decision rests with the Board of Supervisors, who vote October 20. If greenlit, this complex project — including a new wastewater plant — could transform the area near Friant Road and Millerton Lake.

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