Moving Forward.
Together. Despite the COVID-19 public health crisis, City planning and construction activity is continuing on several major projects. The shelter in place order made us rethink the way we do business! City staff has developed innovative solutions to continue to improve travel, add new public amenities, protect our environment, and serve the current and future needs of our community.
ENGAGE Your feedback could influence the future of some of these projects. Look for the Engage Elk Grove talk bubble on those items in this issue that offer a chance to contribute to the conversation and influence our future.
PLANNING FOR HOUSING FOR ALL The housing crisis is impacting Elk Grove— affecting many of the people working in positions that support Elk Grove’s quality of life. People like retail clerks, manicurists, preschool teachers, landscapers, truck drivers, data entry workers, medical assistants, EMT/paramedics, mail carriers, administrative assistants, electricians, and auto mechanics make between $25,750 to $66,900 annually, making them lower income. With California’s median home price of over $600,000 this limits their housing choices or requires them to spend more than fifty percent of their income on housing.
As a community, Elk Grove is stepping up to help. Every eight years the City is required to prepare a plan for housing, identifying ways the City can support housing development and, most importantly, sites that support different types of housing for the full range of incomes. This plan is part of the General Plan. Selecting these sites, particularly those that support lower income households, is a challenging task and the City needs your help. What sites would you select and how would you allocate them across the City? Would you increase density on some of the existing sites? Learn more about the project, sign up for project updates, and put your plan together at the City’s website, ENGAGE elkgrovecity.org/HousingElement.
PRESERVING OUR PAST AND PREPARING FOR THE FUTURE OF OLD TOWN
ENGAGE
Old Town Elk Grove is a historic area within the City, and one of the oldest western settlements in the greater Sacramento region. Nestled along the Elk Grove Boulevard corridor between Elk Grove-Florin Road and Waterman Road, visitors can find the area populated by a broad array of shops, services, businesses, and restaurants in many buildings that date back to the mid-1800s. In fact, over 40 buildings in Old Town Elk Grove form a Historic District that is listed on the National Park Service’s National Register of Historic Places. Development in Old Town is guided by a master plan called the Old Town Special Planning Area. The City is in the process of updating the master plan and will be holding workshops later in 2020 to review ideas for potential modifications. To learn more about the project and sign up for email alerts, visit elkgrovecity.org/oldtown.
OLD TOWN IMPROVEMENTS CREATE GREAT SPACE FOR FUTURE GATHERINGS Public Works Crews will soon be working on Railroad Street and the Old Town Plaza to create a gathering space that celebrates Old Town’s rich heritage and railroad history. The Old Town Improvement Project will create a park space for memorable gatherings and events and expand parking for cars and bikes in Old Town. Construction is expected to start this summer with completion anticipated in Spring 2021. While in progress, motorists should expect traffic impacts to Railroad Street and the west end of Grove Street. For project information and construction updates, visit elkgrovecity.org/oldtownimprovements.
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Old Town Improvements NEW CHAINLINK FENCE W/ SLATS BULLETIN BOARD
BARN QUILT PLAZA PAVING BIKE RACKS
EX. REST ROOM
INTERPRETIVE SIGN
DRINKING FOUNTAIN
NEW CONCRETE WALL
EXISTING TREES
PUBLIC ART SPACE WITH LIGHTING
LIGHTS, TYP.
BRINGING BETTER BIKING AND WALKING ONLINE
ENGAGE
The Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Trails Master Plan (BPTMP) influences pedestrian, bicycle, and trail policies, programs, and development standards in Elk Grove. The plan strives to make travel on two feet or two wheels safer, more comfortable, convenient, and enjoyable for all community members, no matter their age, ability or comfort level. The ultimate goal of the Plan is to increase the number of persons who walk and bicycle to work and school, for errands, and for recreation. The City is working hard to create bicycle, pedestrian, and trail amenities that connect throughout the City and the greater Sacramento region. To accomplish this, we need your input! Please visit egbpt.mysocialpinpoint.com to share what areas of the city still need improvement to make walking and cycling safer and easier for everyone. You can even sign up to receive updates as the project progresses. Visit the project website at elkgrovecity.org/trailsplan.
TRASH ENCLOSURE
VEHICULAR ACCESS
PROJECT POISED TO NURTURE NATURE AND ENCOURAGE MORE RECREATION AT DISTRICT56 Imagine a 30 acre natural oasis in the center of the city. Construction of a new Nature Area at District56 is anticipated to start this summer. District56 is located between Civic Center Drive and Lotz Parkway on the east side of Big Horn Blvd. A beautiful pond will serve as a focal point of the space. Boardwalks and meandering walkways will entice visitors to explore the space and lead to a new fitness court, group picnic area, and children’s play area. The project will enhance the great lawn just south of the aquatics center, expand the existing parking areas, and add a kinetic sculpture to the public art sprinkled throughout the District56 property. The Nature Area will be funded in part by a $3 Million Land Water Conservation Fund grant. For details about this project, visit elkgrovecity.org/naturearea.
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PICNIC TABLE, TYP.
MASTER PLAN
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TRASH/RECYCLE RECEPTACLE CLOCK BENCH, TYP.
BOLLARDS, TYP.
PARK ENTRY SIGN
There is still time to complete the 2020 Census. Completing the Census is safe and secure, takes only a few minutes, and will help your community receive services for the next decade.
ENGAGE
Census enumerators will soon start following up with households who have not yet responded. Be Counted! Visit my2020census.gov or call 844-330-2020 (English) / 844-468-2020 (Spanish) to be counted today or return your census questionnaire by mail.
For the latest news and updates, visit elkgrovecity.org
OLD TOWN PLAZA - ELK GROVE FEBRUARY 27, 2020
GALVANIZED PLANTERS, TYP.
WE’RE COUNTING ON YOU TO RESPOND TO THE 2020 CENSUS
IMAGINE A MORE RESILIENT ELK GROVE
ENGAGE
We’re developing a Community Mobility Resilience Plan to identify how our community can respond and adapt to the impacts of climate change and other trials on our transportation system. The Plan for Elk Grove is funded by CalTrans. We need your help! Log on to elkgrovecity.org/mobilityresilience to take a short survey and provide your insight, experience, and perspective on this important environmental issue.
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PRESERVING OUR PAST AND PREPARING FOR THE FUTURE OF OLD TOWN
ENGAGE
Old Town Elk Grove is a historic area within the City, and one of the oldest western settlements in the greater Sacramento region. Nestled along the Elk Grove Boulevard corridor between Elk Grove-Florin Road and Waterman Road, visitors can find the area populated by a broad array of shops, services, businesses, and restaurants in many buildings that date back to the mid-1800s. In fact, over 40 buildings in Old Town Elk Grove form a Historic District that is listed on the National Park Service’s National Register of Historic Places. Development in Old Town is guided by a master plan called the Old Town Special Planning Area. The City is in the process of updating the master plan and will be holding workshops later in 2020 to review ideas for potential modifications. To learn more about the project and sign up for email alerts, visit elkgrovecity.org/oldtown.
OLD TOWN IMPROVEMENTS CREATE GREAT SPACE FOR FUTURE GATHERINGS Public Works Crews will soon be working on Railroad Street and the Old Town Plaza to create a gathering space that celebrates Old Town’s rich heritage and railroad history. The Old Town Improvement Project will create a park space for memorable gatherings and events and expand parking for cars and bikes in Old Town. Construction is expected to start this summer with completion anticipated in Spring 2021. While in progress, motorists should expect traffic impacts to Railroad Street and the west end of Grove Street. For project information and construction updates, visit elkgrovecity.org/oldtownimprovements.
Elk G Bou rove leva rd
Old Town Improvements NEW CHAINLINK FENCE W/ SLATS BULLETIN BOARD
BARN QUILT PLAZA PAVING BIKE RACKS
EX. REST ROOM
INTERPRETIVE SIGN
DRINKING FOUNTAIN
NEW CONCRETE WALL
EXISTING TREES
PUBLIC ART SPACE WITH LIGHTING
LIGHTS, TYP.
BRINGING BETTER BIKING AND WALKING ONLINE
ENGAGE
The Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Trails Master Plan (BPTMP) influences pedestrian, bicycle, and trail policies, programs, and development standards in Elk Grove. The plan strives to make travel on two feet or two wheels safer, more comfortable, convenient, and enjoyable for all community members, no matter their age, ability or comfort level. The ultimate goal of the Plan is to increase the number of persons who walk and bicycle to work and school, for errands, and for recreation. The City is working hard to create bicycle, pedestrian, and trail amenities that connect throughout the City and the greater Sacramento region. To accomplish this, we need your input! Please visit egbpt.mysocialpinpoint.com to share what areas of the city still need improvement to make walking and cycling safer and easier for everyone. You can even sign up to receive updates as the project progresses. Visit the project website at elkgrovecity.org/trailsplan.
TRASH ENCLOSURE
VEHICULAR ACCESS
PROJECT POISED TO NURTURE NATURE AND ENCOURAGE MORE RECREATION AT DISTRICT56 Imagine a 30 acre natural oasis in the center of the city. Construction of a new Nature Area at District56 is anticipated to start this summer. District56 is located between Civic Center Drive and Lotz Parkway on the east side of Big Horn Blvd. A beautiful pond will serve as a focal point of the space. Boardwalks and meandering walkways will entice visitors to explore the space and lead to a new fitness court, group picnic area, and children’s play area. The project will enhance the great lawn just south of the aquatics center, expand the existing parking areas, and add a kinetic sculpture to the public art sprinkled throughout the District56 property. The Nature Area will be funded in part by a $3 Million Land Water Conservation Fund grant. For details about this project, visit elkgrovecity.org/naturearea.
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FARMERS MARKET PAVILION
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ve S tree
STAGE AREA
C AN M OR WN RF LA E
TEMPORARY PORTABLE RESTROOM ZONE (LARGE EVENTS ONLY )
PARK ENTRY SIGN/EVENT BANNER
BIKE RACKS ENTRY TRELLIS AND SEATWALL, TYP. (2)
SEAT WALL, TYP.
Railro
ad Str eet
PICNIC TABLE, TYP.
MASTER PLAN
2
TRASH/RECYCLE RECEPTACLE CLOCK BENCH, TYP.
BOLLARDS, TYP.
PARK ENTRY SIGN
There is still time to complete the 2020 Census. Completing the Census is safe and secure, takes only a few minutes, and will help your community receive services for the next decade.
ENGAGE
Census enumerators will soon start following up with households who have not yet responded. Be Counted! Visit my2020census.gov or call 844-330-2020 (English) / 844-468-2020 (Spanish) to be counted today or return your census questionnaire by mail.
For the latest news and updates, visit elkgrovecity.org
OLD TOWN PLAZA - ELK GROVE FEBRUARY 27, 2020
GALVANIZED PLANTERS, TYP.
WE’RE COUNTING ON YOU TO RESPOND TO THE 2020 CENSUS
IMAGINE A MORE RESILIENT ELK GROVE
ENGAGE
We’re developing a Community Mobility Resilience Plan to identify how our community can respond and adapt to the impacts of climate change and other trials on our transportation system. The Plan for Elk Grove is funded by CalTrans. We need your help! Log on to elkgrovecity.org/mobilityresilience to take a short survey and provide your insight, experience, and perspective on this important environmental issue.
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ROADWAY PROJECTS ARE ON A ROLL
Some projects include: Bond Road
City Hall may be closed, but that didn’t stop our Public Works Team from moving projects forward that address your transportation needs. Several capital projects are being advertised, sent out for bidding, and awarded to start construction this summer.
The pavement on Bond Road from East Stockton Boulevard to Elk Grove-Florin Road is about to be resurfaced and restriped. New medians, ADA ramps, and video detection equipment will be added to improve traffic signal timing efforts.
For more details on these or other capital projects, visit elkgrovecity.org/currentprojects.
Laguna Boulevard at Harbor Point Drive Work at this intersection will provide new curb ramps and signal modifications to meet ADA guidelines.
Pavement Rehabilitation The City’s Annual Pavement Rehabilitation Project improves pavement conditions on streets throughout the City on an annual basis. The first part of the project began this spring and the final resurfacing and re-striping work will occur this summer.
Sheldon Road The pavement on Sheldon Road between Elk Grove-Florin and Waterman Road will be rehabilitated, widened in some areas, and re-striped to provide a discontinuous two way left turn lane, bike lanes, and traffic calming measures consistent with the Rural Road Improvement Policy.
Whitelock Parkway We’re adding a mid-block traffic signal at Whitelock Parkway at Franklin Creek, between Bruceville Rd and Big Horn Blvd., to make the crosswalk safer for our students and other pedestrians.
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