Sacramento’s new regional toll authority is still years away from collecting its first dollar, but the debate over who pays—and who doesn’t—has already begun. On September 5, the Capital Area Regional Tolling Authority (CARTA) voted to make express lanes free for carpools of three or more
Homebuilding across the Sacramento region is gaining momentum, with recent numbers pointing to the strongest year in nearly two decades. Builders completed 12,538 homes in 2024, according to new figures from the Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) and the state Department of Finance. That’s more than double
Commercial Real Estate
Commercial Real Estate
Sacramento’s Planning and Design Commission voted August 28 to approve entitlements for a Topgolf facility in South Natomas, clearing the way for a major new entertainment venue along Interstate 5. The two-story, 45,000-square-foot complex will feature an 80-bay driving range, full-service restaurant, bar, and event spaces on a
Commercial Real Estate
After years of delays, Baseline Marketplace in Roseville is moving ahead. On August 28, 2025, the Planning Commission unanimously approved changes to the site plan, design rules, and subdivision map for the 79-acre shopping center at 5000 Baseline Road. The decision allows Target, Home Depot, and Raising Cane’s to
Infrastructure
At its August 14 meeting, the Sacramento Transportation Authority discussed funding for the $300 million I Street Bridge Replacement Project connecting Sacramento’s Railyards to West Sacramento. The meeting’s main goal was to guide solutions for a projected short-term funding gap, estimated at up to $165 million, without delaying
Infrastructure
What the RTP is and why it matters Every five years, the Placer County Transportation Planning Agency updates its Regional Transportation Plan, a state-mandated document that lays out every major transportation investment the county expects to make through 2050. Known as the RTP, it is more than a list of
Nearly a year after approving the relocation of the Sacramento Zoo from Land Park to Elk Grove, the Elk Grove City Council is taking another step forward by unveiling the official new name of the zoo. The facility will now be known as the Elk Grove – Sacramento Zoo, a name
On Tuesday, the Sacramento City Council gave the green light for a new 12,000-seat stadium in the Railyards district. For many Sacramentans, reaching this milestone feels like an early score in a high-stakes game—there’s still a long way to go, but the excitement is building. The news
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The Sacramento City Council has voted 8–1 to formally oppose Sacramento County’s Upper Westside Specific Plan, a 2,066-acre development proposal in the unincorporated Natomas Basin. City staff say the project violates long-standing agreements and could disrupt the balance between growth and habitat conservation. The vote comes just
Construction at The Crawford apartment community in west Roseville is well into its early stages, with vertical construction already underway on the first four buildings. Aerial footage taken this week shows four building pads fully poured, while two more are prepped for their concrete foundations. The 10.8-acre site at
Sacramento’s next major transit-oriented development is beginning to take visible shape just north of Cosumnes River Boulevard. A recent site visit by Onsite Observer captured aerial footage showing that early grading is now complete on the 140-acre Stone Beetland project. Stone Beetland site footage captured on August 5, 2025.
Plans for Russell at Truxel have shifted since the project was first proposed. What began in 2022 as a high-density rental community with 384 apartments is being reshaped into a mixed-tenure neighborhood—fewer homes overall, but with a larger share reserved as income-restricted rentals and a new for-sale component. The
Tucked between levees and farmland along the Sacramento River, Isleton is easy to miss. With just over 800 residents and a two-block main street lined with weathered brick buildings and faded neon signs, it is the smallest incorporated city in Sacramento County by both land and population. Known for its
Last month, the Sacramento Area Council of Governments released its draft 2025 Blueprint, outlining how the six-county region plans to manage rapid growth over the next 25 years. Home to 2.6 million people today, the region—which includes Sacramento, Yolo, Placer, El Dorado, Sutter, and Yuba counties—is projected