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Meta commits $50 million for early work tied to proposed Sacramento State Capitol Mall campus
A long-stalled effort to redevelop state-owned buildings along Capitol Mall took a step toward early planning this week. The shift follows a $50 million commitment from Meta to support predevelopment work tied to a proposed Sacramento State expansion downtown. Sacramento State announced the investment, saying the funding will support entitlement
News
SACOG adopts 2025 Blueprint outlining growth through 2050
Local elected officials and regional planners gathered Tuesday to celebrate the adoption of the Sacramento region’s 2025 Blueprint, a long-range plan that guides how the region will grow and invest in transportation through 2050. The event followed Sacramento Area Council of Governments’ adoption of the plan late last year
Infrastructure
Construction continues at Sacramento International Airport as major projects advance
As upgrades to Sacramento International Airport reach a major milestone, travelers will soon experience the improvements firsthand. From a wider range of restaurant options to more convenient parking, as well as enhanced connectivity and baggage handling, SMF is undergoing changes to accommodate passenger demand that has reached record levels. The
Commercial Real Estate
Vertical construction is now underway on Kaiser’s new Railyards hospital
Infrastructure
What’s going on with the Woodland Research & Technology Park? What we know so far
After years of anticipation and periodic public updates, work on the Woodland Research & Technology Park is ongoing, though much of the recent activity has been happening behind the scenes. In an email to Onsite Observer, Woodland City Manager Ken Hiatt said the project remains active, with the development team
Residential Real Estate
Sacramento region wins $154 million for affordable housing and transit upgrades
Sacramento’s push to build more affordable housing while also cutting car dependency just got a major boost. The Sacramento region landed $154 million in state funding through California’s Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities program, money that will help build new affordable housing and fund transportation improvements. The Sacramento
Infrastructure
Yolo 80 express lanes one step closer as toll policies move ahead
The Capital Area Regional Tolling Authority (CARTA) closed out its final meeting of 2025 with two decisions that move the Yolo 80 express lanes another step toward operation. Directors finalized how the lanes will function and gave the go-ahead to launch a key contract needed to run the tolling system.
Infrastructure
SMUD solar and battery project advances in Placer County
Construction activity is now clearly visible across the Country Acres Solar Project site in western Placer County. New aerials show major progress on one of SMUD’s largest renewable energy developments. Support our work and unlock all articles, project updates, and subscriber-only insights by subscribing to Onsite Observer. Subscribe The
Residential Real Estate
Braden moves into market phase with 585 residential lots listed for sale.
Infrastructure
California Forever files plan to expand Suisun City for massive new community east of town.
California Forever, the company seeking to build a new city in Solano County, has formally submitted its first complete proposal to Suisun City — the first tangible step toward turning its ambitious vision into a formal planning process. The application, filed October 3, 2025, asks Suisun City to expand its boundaries
Infrastructure
Placer Parkway’s first phase set to break ground in 2026.
Placer County supervisors have officially cleared the way for construction to begin on Phase I of the Placer Parkway, a long-planned regional expressway that will connect State Route 65 in Rocklin to Highways 70/99 in Sutter County. The Board of Supervisors approved three key actions during its October 7