Welcome to the Engagement Website for the Woodland Choice Neighborhood Planning Process!
Help develop a plan to transform Yolano Village and Donnelly Circle, activate the surrounding neighborhood of Woodland, and ensure all residents are stable and thriving.
In September 2024, Yolo County Housing (YCH) was awarded a HUD Choice Neighborhoods (CN) Planning Grant for the Greater Central Woodland neighborhood. Yolo County is one of 13 communities nationwide to receive this grant in 2024. This grant funds a two-year planning process that focuses on Yolano Village, Donnelly Circle, and the surrounding neighborhood.
The transformation plan will focus on three areas:
- Housing - redevelopment of the 60 units at Yolano Village and the 72 units at Donnelly Circle into over 265 units of high-quality, mixed-income housing
- Neighborhood - activation, placemaking, safety, and economic development in the Greater Central Woodland neighborhood
- People - Supporting Yolano and Donnelly families so that all residents can thrive related to health, education, employment, economic mobility, and well-being
Upcoming Events
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
National Night Out & Yolano/Donnelly Resident Open House
5:00 PM
Taller Arte del Nuevo Amanecer (1224 Lemen Ave.)
We invite Yolano and Donnelly residents to join us at TANA to see ideas in progress for the Housing and Neighborhood transformation. Join us for food and live illustration, and help us build your new community!
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Woodland Choice Neighborhoods Partners Open House
10:00 - 11:30 AM
Taller Arte del Nuevo Amanecer (1224 Lemen Ave.)
People, Neighborhood, and Housing partners are invited to join us for an Open House to see in-progress ideas for the transformation of Yolano and Donnelly. Please stop by and share your ideas!
Thursday, August 7, 2025
Community Presentation and Celebration
5:30 - 7:00 PM
Yolo County Building (625 Court Street)
Thursday evening, the team will present the ideas generated throughout the week for the Yolano/Donnelly and broader neighborhood transformation. Community members will be invited to share their ideas after the presentation.
Yolano/Donnelly Resident Survey
Yolo County Housing will be conducting an in-depth survey for the residents of Yolano Village and Donnelly Circle to learn about residents' needs (related to housing, education, health care, job opportunities, and more). Please sign up with YCH to schedule a time to complete your survey and receive a gift card in return!
May 2025 Resident Meeting
May 2025 Neighborhood Meeting
March 2025 Resident Meeting
Target Housing and Neighborhood Boundary
