Projects & Development
Over the past several years, The River District has concentrated on projects designed to foster revitalization of the area focusing on infrastructure, transportation, office development and parks & recreation.
| Project | Description | Investment | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery Centre Office Project | 150,000 s.f. office building | $20 million | Complete, 2001 |
| Historic REA Building Adaptive Reuse Project | Rehabilitation and adaptive reuse of the Railway Express Annex building located at 5th & I Streets | $2.7 million | Complete, 2005 |
| 7th Street Extension | Two-lane 7th Street connection between D and North B Streets | $24 million | Complete, 2004 |
| Richards Boulevard Widening Project | Widen Richards Boulevard to 5 lanes between N 7th and N 12th Streets | $3.8 million | Complete, 2001 |
| Amtrak Station Near Term Improvements | Near term improvements including parking lot, sidewalks, landscaping, lighting, signage, Depot Building repairs | $5.2 million | Complete, 2004 |
| Richards/SR 160 Interchange | At-grade signalized intersection at Richards/SR 160/N 12th/N 16th | $1 million | Complete, 2007 |
| Two Rivers Trail | Recreation trail along the American River levee running from 160 to Tiscornia Park | $1.02 million | Complete, 2006 |
| Jibboom Street Park | 6.5-acre site surrounding the former PG&E building and extending to the Sacramento River Intake Facility | $.84 million | Complete, 2007 |
| Sacramento River Intake Structure | New City Water Intake Facility that provides an opportunity for public access and public art | $30 million | Complete, 2004 |
| Gateway District Streetscape Master Plan | Produce a master planning document for streetscape improvements in the Gateway District | N/A | Adopted, 2006 |
| North 10th Street Station | 5-building office/warehouse development | N/A | Complete, 2007 |
Current Projects
River District projects under construction or in the planning process
| Project | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Continental Plaza, Phase IV | Multi-story office development located at Richards & N 7th | Pending |
| Township 9 | Mixed-use development located at Richards & N 7th | Project approval, 2007 |
| The Railyards | Redevelopment of the 240 acre Union Pacific Railyards | Project approval, 2007 |
| Powerhouse Science Center | Preservation and adaptive reuse of the historic power station building as an interactive celebration of science and space | Planning and fundraising underway |
| Sacramento Intermodal Transportation Facility | Facility to connect transportation via passenger/commuter rail, light rail, bus service, automobile, taxi, bicycle and pedestrian | Planning underway |
| Downtown/Natomas/Airport (DNA) Light Rail Line | 13-mile, 13 station light rail transit corridor extending from downtown to the Sacramento International Airport with service to the Sacramento Intermodal Transportation Facility, The Railyards and The River District | AA/DEIS/R Process Complete, MOS-I Green Line to The River District scheduled to begin construction fall, 2009 |
| River District Specific Plan | Creation of a new specific plan to establish policy, direction, and guidance for future development | Planning process and EIR development underway. Scheduled for City Council approval early, 2010 |
