Sacramento’s city council is moving forward with plans to develop a 102-acre property in the Meadowview neighborhood, inviting residents to participate in shaping its future.Meadowview resident Kyle Horn expressed enthusiasm about the potential development. “I’m excited about it because there’s a lot they could do with it if they use it right,” he said.Sacramento City Councilmember Mai Vang emphasized the importance of community involvement in the project. “We are looking for a proposal that can build generational wealth, economic wealth for residents in District 8 in our region. South Sacramento deserves nothing but the best and it’s very important that this development centers community voices,” Vang said.The city purchased the property for over $12 million in 2022, and the project was initially set for a vote in March of last year. However, it was delayed when Mayor Kevin McCarthy took office to allow for a thorough review of the development plans. The city is now seeking long-term proposals from both residents and developers, focusing on investments that help longtime residents remain in the community.”We don’t want to see redlining of homelessness in south Sacramento and what I will share with you is that when we invest in affordable housing, when we invest in economic opportunities for our youth and our seniors and our families – that is addressing homelessness,” Vang said. “This is about moving upstream.”Currently, there are more than two dozen prospective bidders interested in the development, with all official bids required to be submitted to the city by the end of February.A public meeting is scheduled for February 4 from 6 to 7 p.m. at John H. Still Elementary School.See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter | Find us on YouTube here and subscribe to our channel
SACRAMENTO, Calif. —
Sacramento’s city council is moving forward with plans to develop a 102-acre property in the Meadowview neighborhood, inviting residents to participate in shaping its future.
Meadowview resident Kyle Horn expressed enthusiasm about the potential development.
“I’m excited about it because there’s a lot they could do with it if they use it right,” he said.
Sacramento City Councilmember Mai Vang emphasized the importance of community involvement in the project.
“We are looking for a proposal that can build generational wealth, economic wealth for residents in District 8 in our region. South Sacramento deserves nothing but the best and it’s very important that this development centers community voices,” Vang said.
The city purchased the property for over $12 million in 2022, and the project was initially set for a vote in March of last year. However, it was delayed when Mayor Kevin McCarthy took office to allow for a thorough review of the development plans. The city is now seeking long-term proposals from both residents and developers, focusing on investments that help longtime residents remain in the community.
“We don’t want to see redlining of homelessness in south Sacramento and what I will share with you is that when we invest in affordable housing, when we invest in economic opportunities for our youth and our seniors and our families – that is addressing homelessness,” Vang said. “This is about moving upstream.”
Currently, there are more than two dozen prospective bidders interested in the development, with all official bids required to be submitted to the city by the end of February.
A public meeting is scheduled for February 4 from 6 to 7 p.m. at John H. Still Elementary School.
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