5 things to know about streetscape project

The Sacramento City Council will consider a streetscape project on 16th Street aimed at attracting pedestrians and new businesses.The plan is to revitalize the N. 16th Street corridor between H Street and Richards Boulevard. The area is well-known for homelessness, traffic and unsavory conditions.Here are 5 things to know about the project:1) Improvements target the streetSome of the proposed improvements include a new curb, the gutter, sidewalk, landscaping, signage and lighting.2) Project is in early stagesThe streetscape project is still in the planning stages. The city of Sacramento is working to secure grant money to fund the plans. Construction won't likely begin until 2019.3) City got feedback from residentsThe city got input from residents through an online community questionnaire about the area. People highlighted several concerns including dark and unclean tunnels, inconsistent sidewalks and the homeless population.4) Businesses want increased visibilityBusiness owners in the area said they want better signage and lighting to help increase their visibility to visitors.5) Outreach to continueThe city said it will continue to reach out to the public during the different stages of the project, providing updates and changes.

The Sacramento City Council will consider a streetscape project on 16th Street aimed at attracting pedestrians and new businesses.

The plan is to revitalize the N. 16th Street corridor between H Street and Richards Boulevard. The area is well-known for homelessness, traffic and unsavory conditions.


Here are 5 things to know about the project:

1) Improvements target the street

Some of the proposed improvements include a new curb, the gutter, sidewalk, landscaping, signage and lighting.

2) Project is in early stages

The streetscape project is still in the planning stages. The city of Sacramento is working to secure grant money to fund the plans. Construction won't likely begin until 2019.

3) City got feedback from residents

The city got input from residents through an online community questionnaire about the area. People highlighted several concerns including dark and unclean tunnels, inconsistent sidewalks and the homeless population.

4) Businesses want increased visibility

Business owners in the area said they want better signage and lighting to help increase their visibility to visitors.

5) Outreach to continue

The city said it will continue to reach out to the public during the different stages of the project, providing updates and changes.