This editorial from the Sacramento Bee expresses our sentiments exactly. It is a wonderful plan, though much remains to do to see it a reality and Sacramento certainly has a lot on its development plate, but as the capital of the largest state in the country, it is something we should be able to do and do well.
An excerpt.
“As we noted 15 months ago, Cal Expo occupies some of the Sacramento region's most valuable land, adjacent to the Capital City Freeway and fronting the American River Parkway. Yet much of the year, this 360-acre site sits empty, "radiating heat and lost opportunity."
“If the economy were to rebound in a year or two, Cal Expo would be in prime position to transform this underutilized property into a desirable mix of housing, offices and shops, along with a modernized, year-round fairgrounds and entertainment district. To do that, you need to have plans in place.
“To their credit, NBA officials unveiled a blueprint Friday that emphasizes a fair amount of housing – 3.5 million square feet, much it fronting the parkway.”
