A wonderful idea and plan that keeps moving along, a very good thing for everyone!
Longer riverfront pathway in works
By Deb Kollars - Bee Staff Writer
Published 12:00 am PDT Wednesday, October 17, 2007
A long-held goal to extend the city of Sacramento's riverfront promenade moved forward Tuesday as the Sacramento City Council reviewed new waterfront plans and established a $6.25 million budget to increase public access along the Sacramento River.
Currently, the promenade is just two blocks long, running from Tower Bridge south to O Street.
The eventual dream is to create a continuous stretch with parks, piers, bike paths and plazas along the Sacramento River all the way to Broadway and Miller Park.
The first step in lengthening the promenade will be to extend it to R Street, according to Beth Tincher, senior project manager for the city's downtown development group. Plans call for the creation of bicycle and pedestrian pathways, river overlooks, lush landscaping and railings along the river.
Council members unanimously approved seeking $3 million for the first phase's costs from state Proposition 50 funds, which are earmarked for river parkways. The council agreed to cover the remaining $3.25 million with various city redevelopment and parks funds.
"I love what we're thinking about ... trying to bring the river to the people and the people to the river," Councilman Rob Fong said.
