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ECOS Climate Change Committee hosts David Mogavero, Feb 12

Feb 12, 2026 at 5 pm at the Stanford Gallery

111 I Street in Old Town Sacramento, in Pacific Rail Road building shown below. Stanford Gallery is part of CA Railroad Museum.

  • 4:45 pm snacks
  • 5:00 pm talk
  • 5:45 pm Q&A
  • 6:15 pm continue at Bear & Crown

For years, David Mogavero — renowned local architect and tireless regional land use advocate — has been at the forefront of shaping smart growth within the ECOS platform. Now, he brings his deep expertise and decades of on-the-ground experience to the spotlight. Dive into the dynamic intersection of architecture, housing, and land use policy as David unpacks the legacy of ECOS’s impact and his own journey in transforming the landscape of our region. Don’t miss this powerful seminar on policy, practice, and purpose.

  • Bus 51 — 8th and I St; Bus 88 – 4th and J St; Bus 62 – 3rd and K St
  • Gold Line LRT and Bus 30 and 38 – – Sac Valley Station
  • Car parking at Old Sacramento Garage (I Street between 2nd & 3rd)

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Why are Sacramento County Supervisors pursuing a lame idea that’s bad for the region? Opinion by Tom Philp, Oct 24, 2023, The Sacramento Bee

An October opinion piece in the Bee states the Sacramento region has already approved more suburban projects than the region will need for the next generation.

“It is time for supervisors to think far more strategically about growth. They must acknowledge that there can only be so much growth and what growth is approved must happen in a way that minimizes congestion and maximizes affordable housing and transit opportunities. Otherwise, it simply doesn’t make sense for the Sacramento County of today. . .

According to the latest SACOG population projections, the entire six-county region is expected to grow by approximately 278,000 between now and 2050. But Sacramento County’s transportation staff is suggesting that nearly half of the region’s entire growth is about to happen in Supervisor Phil Serna’s district.”

Read more at: https://www.sacbee.com/opinion/article280893568.html#storylink=cpy

Click here to read the article: https://www.sacbee.com/opinion/article280893568.html

New Online Service Makes It Easier to See Developments in City Of Sacramento

March 2, 2022

Interested in seeing what new developments could be planned for your neighborhood?

The City has now made it easier than ever to see what development projects, including home and business construction, are in review or have been approved across the city of Sacramento.

The City’s new online tool, AgencyCounter, allows residents and developers to easily view planning applications and proposed development projects in the city.

Click here to read more.

black high rise building under grey and white sky during night time

Local Development and EV Charging Stations – Dec 13

Join ECOS Monday December 13, 2021 at 6:00pm for one or both of the discussions on our agenda:

  • A review of active development projects in the Sacramento area, and discussion of whether ECOS should support or oppose any of them
  • Proposed state and local zoning changes to assure enough electric vehicle charging stations will be available in new multi-family housing, with a presentation by Guy Hall, President of SacEV

Click here for the agenda.

Click here to join this Zoom meeting.

SACOG land use forecast 2019-09 sept

MTP/SCS 2020 Update – Comments due Nov 7, 2019

Posted September 29, 2019

Do you live in the County of El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento, Sutter, Yolo or Yuba?

Is there some way your daily commute could improve? Wish you could take public transit, walk or bicycle?

There is a plan, and your input is welcome.

The Draft 2020 Update of the Sacramento Region Metropolitan Transportation Plan / Sustainable Communities Strategy was recently issued by the Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) for a 45-day review period, ending November 7th, 2019.

The ECOS Transportation, Air Quality and Climate Change (TAQCC) Committee is planning to make comments.

The Draft MTP/SCS and the accompanying Draft Environmental Impact Report are available on the SACOG website.

The last comments submitted by ECOS on the plan can be read by clicking here.