Date and time: Tuesday, September 10 · 5:30 – 7pm PDT
Location: The Center at District56, 8230 Civic Center Dr #100, Elk Grove, CA 95757
Join us for an insightful panel discussion on shaping a thriving and connected future for Elk Grove through transit-oriented development. Presented by Sacramento Metro Advocates for Rail and Transit (SMART) with a grant from Sacramento Regional Transit, the event will delve into how modern transit solutions can drive inclusive economic development and community vitality in one of our region’s fastest growing cities. Sacramento Bee reporter Ari Plachta will moderate.
Elk Grove city and business leaders will explore the unique opportunities that come with extending SacRT’s Light Rail or Bus Rapid Transit service into Elk Grove. Key themes will include the alignment of community investments, political will, and development support necessary to achieve a cohesive development strategy that leverages improved transportation options to bring vitality to Elk Grove’s local economy and enhance quality of life for residents.
We’ll examine the potential for developments like Project Elevate and Sheldon Farms South to serve as catalysts for urban-style growth in the suburbs, akin to other successful mixed-use developments along the Light Rail like Sacramento’s R Street corridor and development near Sac State, around the 65th and Folsom station. The discussion will also touch on the variety of opportunities for development along the potential corridor.
This panel discussion is part of launch efforts for an updated master plan for Light Rail (or Bus Rapid Transit) into Elk Grove. The master plan is being developed by the City and SacRT, with funding from Caltrans.
- Speakers
Elk Grove Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen - Elk Grove City Councilmember Sergio Robles
- Sacramento County Supervisor Pat Hume
- SacRT Director of Planning Anthony Adams
- SACOG Deputy Executive Director of Programs Kacey Lizon
- Elk Grove Director of Strategic Planning and Innovation Chirstopher Jordan
- Sacramento Bee Reporter Ari Plachta
- More speakers TBA
