Policy Initiatives
In this section we have highlighted issues presently pending in front of a legislative body or require DSP participation and representation. Download policy briefs below for full details. Files are in .pdf format.
Housing/Residential
- Inclusionary Ordinance — The City of Sacramento is considering expanding its mixed-income ordinance, mandating a percentage of low and extremely low income units in all new residential development, from the current requirement in new growth areas to citywide.
- Notice of Funding Availability — The Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency released a $25 million NOFA for mixed-income residential projects in downtown with a priority for projects in the JKL Corridor.
General Policies
- Utility User Tax Reduction Measure — To protect General Fund revenues, the City of Sacramento has placed a measure on the November 2009 ballot to expand the Utility Users Tax to include wireless communication services.
Transportation
- Greyhound Relocation — The City of Sacramento has begun the process to relocate Greyhound to an interim terminal at 420 Richards.
- Sacramento/West Sacramento Streetcar — A proposed Streetcar connecting Downtown Sacramento to the West Sacramento City Hall is in the early planning phase.
- City of Sacramento Transportation Development Impact Fee — The City of Sacramento is proposing a fee on new development for transportation projects. The DSP will be actively participating in the development of the fee proposal.
Economic Development/Downtown Revitalization
- Development Impact Fee Deferral Program — The City of Sacramento has proposed a fee deferral program as part of an economic incentive package.
- Sacramento Employment and Economic Development Corporation (SEED Corp.) — The City of Sacramento has approved the SEED Corporation to provide additional tools for the acquisition and financing of development projects and to encourage efforts to promote economic development.
- Railyards —The proposed mixed use redevelopment of the 280-acre Railyards will add a significant amount of housing and retail to the Downtown core.
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Policy Initiative Archive
For a list of policy initiatives and proposals in which DSP has participated, view the Policy Initiative Archive.
Contact Info
Contact the Downtown Sacramento Partnership for additional details on the policy initiatives listed above. Learn how you can stay engaged in the public process.