The River District
Vision

Strategic Action Plan

TIME FRAME LEGEND

Short (S): 1-2 Years     Medium (M): 3-5 Years     Long (L): 6-10 years

GOAL 1: STIMULATE ECONOMIC GROWTH

1. Maximize employment opportunities in the district
Time Frame: S/M/L Project Lead: Public/Private

2. Develop mixed-use projects at North 7th
Time Frame: S/M Project Lead: Private

3. Develop residential, retail and restaurant projects in the Railyards
Time Frame: M/L Project Lead: Private

4. Redevelop the Jibboom Street Power Station site and complete Jibboom Street Park
Time Frame: S/M Project Lead: Public/Private

5. Develop the Intermodal Transportation Facility in the Railyards
Time Frame: L Project Lead: Public

GOAL 2: DEVELOP RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS

1. Promote development partnerships/parcel assembly to allow for site specific planning
Time Frame: M Project Lead: City/Private

2. Improve public access and promote neighborhood connectivity to the rivers
Time Frame: S/M Project Lead: County/City/Private

3. Develop Phase I of Project 65 at North 7th & Richards
Time Frame: S/M Project Lead: Private

GOAL 3: PROVIDE ENHANCED COMMUNITY FACILITIES AND AMENITIES

1. Promote the development of destination attractions
Time Frame: S Project Lead: City

GOAL 4: ENGAGE THE RIVERS AND FOSTER OPEN SPACE OPPORTUNITIES

1. Build the Two Rivers Trail along the American River
Time Frame: S Project Lead: City

2. Explore design concepts to engage the rivers
Time Frame: S Project Lead: City

3. Create access to the rivers and improve existing landscape
Time Frame: S Project Lead: City

4. Establish landscaped corridors that link to the rivers
Time Frame: M Project Lead: City/Private

5. Explore options for new parks and recreational attractions
Time Frame: M Project Lead: City/Private

GOAL 5: PROVIDE A SAFE, CLEAN AND ATTRACTIVE ENVIRONMENT

1. Develop Phase II of the Social Services Complex
Time Frame: M Project Lead: County/City/Private

2. Mitigate the impact of Social Services in the area
Time Frame: S/M Project Lead: County/City/Private

3. Provide regular trash and weed abatement services
Time Frame: S Project Lead: PBID

4. Coordinate public safety programs with Sacramento Police Department and other law enforcement agencies
Time Frame: S Project Lead: Public/Private

GOAL 6: IMPROVE CIRCULATION AND TRANSPORTATION

1. Design and implement street circulation improvements
Time Frame: S/M Project Lead: City

2. Construct intersection improvements at Richards/12th/16th/160 interchange
Time Frame: S Project Lead: City

3. Design and secure funding for I-5 /Richards Blvd. interchange expansion
Time Frame: L Project Lead: State/City

4. Connect with neighboring districts and West Sacramento through a trolley system
Time Frame: M/L Project Lead: Cities/Transit Districts

5. Plan future light rail service to connect Downtown, Natomas and Sacramento International Airport
Time Frame: M/L Project Lead: RT

6. Complete the final site selection and concept design for a possible Dos Rios Light Rail Station
Time Frame: S Project Lead: RT

GOAL 7: STRENGTHEN INFRASTRUCTURE TO SUPPORT DEVELOPMENT

1. Reinforce the levees to ensure flood protection
Time Frame: S/M Project Lead: SAFCA

2. Develop an infrastructure plan for the Railyards that also supports development in the greater River District
Time Frame: S Project Lead: Public/Private

3. Implement the Gateway Master Plan
Time Frame: M Project Lead: City

4. Complete the engineering study, design and construct the Richards Boulevard Combined Sewer Mitigation Project
Time Frame: S/M/L Project Lead: City

GOAL 8: BUILD IMAGE AND IDENTITY

1. Introduce a new name to better identify the area
Time Frame: S Project Lead: PBID

2. Develop a web site to enhance communication
Time Frame: S Project Lead: PBID

3. Promote the River District as an area to "work, live, play and invest"
Time Frame: S Project Lead: PBID

4. Establish and promote the District's relationship with the rivers
Time Frame: S Project Lead: County/City/PBID