Top development projects shaping Sacramento, CA’s, future

This collection of stories spotlights major development projects reshaping Sacramento’s housing, infrastructure, and community landscape for the coming years.

The city approved funding for the Monarch affordable apartment complex on R Street, aiming to add 221 units for low-income households and people at risk of homelessness. Republic FC plans to build a new stadium in the downtown Railyards, signaling growth in entertainment and sports infrastructure.

UC Davis launched the first phase of Aggie Square, a $1.1 billion innovation district focused on research, healthcare, and workspace, while Hope Cooperative opened Renewed Hope housing for formerly incarcerated adults at a former motel. The City Council also advanced plans for a $227 million Truxel bridge over the American River to improve access between neighborhoods.

Read the stories below.

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Amid a change in majority ownership with the Wilton Rancheria tribe, Sacramento Republic FC’s future home in downtown’s Railyards would be similar to 12,000-seat stadium that was seen in 2022 renderings. The stadium, team and city officials said, could be expanded to accommodate a future MLS franchise.

NO. 1: REPUBLIC FC SUBMITS NEW STADIUM PLANS. WHEN WILL CONSTRUCTION BEGIN IN SACRAMENTO?

The soccer club hopes it can begin construction after approval from the Sacramento City Council next month. | Published May 21, 2025 | Read Full Story by Chris Biderman

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A rendering shows the planned Sutter Health specialty center in Elk Grove. The site will offer cardiology, obstetrics and gynecology, neurology, surgery and urology, among other services. Courtesy of Sutter Health.

NO. 2: SUTTER HEALTH EXPANDS AGAIN: MEDICAL CENTERS PLANNED FOR DOWNTOWN AND ELK GROVE

Leaders say they need to respond to a rising demand for medical services in a growing region. | Published April 23, 2025 | Read Full Story by Annika Merrilees

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The Capital Area Development Authority plans to build an affordable housing apartment complex at 805 R St. in midtown Sacramento.

NO. 3: ANOTHER STATE PROPERTY IS SET TO BECOME AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN SACRAMENTO. SEE WHERE

The Sacramento City Council approved $3.3 million for the project Tuesday. | Published February 5, 2025 | Read Full Story by Theresa Clift

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Drivers in Washington state are cutting down on road trips and using less gas because of soaring prices at the pump. By File photo

NO. 4: SACRAMENTO WANTS TO CLEAN UP TWO TOXIC SITES CONTAMINATED BY GAS STATIONS DECADES AGO

The City Council moved forward with a $750,000 grant from the Environmental Protection Agency. | Published January 22, 2025 | Read Full Story by Ariane Lange

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This option for a Truxel Bridge separates pedestrians and cyclists from cars with light rail. Cyclists have dedicated lanes. Personal vehicles also have their own lanes. This is what the Department of Public Works called “alternative 3B.” It is very similar to 3A, and it is the design that city staff recommend the City Council approve. The department estimates this option would cost $227 million.

NO. 5: TRUXEL BRIDGE DESIGN OK’D BY SACRAMENTO CITY COUNCIL AS CAR-FREE ADVOCATES URGE DIFFERENT PATH

Councilmember Lisa Kaplan was the lone no vote as advocates implored the council to consider a bridge without cars. | Published February 19, 2025 | Read Full Story by Ariane Lange

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A construction worker walks Thursday morning, Sept. 5, 2024, on a wall of a rising five-story, mixed-use building on Broadway in Land Park across from Sacramento’s Tower Theatre. A heat wave By Hector Amezcua

NO. 6: SACRAMENTO HAS ANNUAL HOUSING GOALS. DID THE CITY MEET ITS 2024 MARK?

The city has an overall goal of building 45,580 new housing units by 2029. | Published April 4, 2025 | Read Full Story by Theresa Clift

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The Tower Bridge and Sacramento skyline stand behind the recently opened 805 Riverfront apartments in West Sacramento on Dec. 6, 2024. By Hector Amezcua

NO. 7: WHY DENVER MIGHT FORESHADOW HOW THE SACRAMENTO REGION GROWS IN NEXT 25 YEARS

The Sacramento region is expected to grow its population by 600,000 people in the next 25 years | Published April 23, 2025 | Read Full Story by Mathew Miranda

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Steven Lucero, director of the UC Davis Tech Foundry, describes the capabilites of a maker space at Aggie Square in Sacramento on Friday, May 2, 2025. By NATHANIEL LEVINE

NO. 8: UC DAVIS LAUNCHES AGGIE SQUARE, OPENING FIRST PHASE OF $1.1B SACRAMENTO PROJECT

It will host a new cancer research hub, veterinary genetics lab and more. Take a look inside. | Published May 2, 2025 | Read Full Story by Chris Biderman

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A map of the 472.4 acres of undeveloped agricultural land the Sacramento Local Agency Formation Commission approved to look at building warehouses and other businesses. This map was reviewed by the commission on May 7, 2025 during a public meeting.

NO. 9: SACRAMENTO COMMISSION APPROVES ANNEXING 472 ACRES. RESIDENTS ARE CONCERNED

The project caused division between residents concerned for neighboring habitats and local labor unions seeking job opportunities. | Published May 9, 2025 | Read Full Story by Emma Hall

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Hope Cooperative is opening a 59-bed transitional housing project for formerly incarcerated adults at a former Quality Inn at 7780 Stockton Blvd.

NO. 10: HOUSING FOR FORMERLY INCARCERATED ADULTS COMING TO FORMER SACRAMENTO MOTEL

The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors approved the project last year. | Published May 9, 2025 | Read Full Story by Theresa Clift

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Hope Cooperative CEO April Ludwig speaks at the grand opening of Northview Pointe, a 67-unit permanent supportive housing development for people experiencing homelessness in North Sacramento, on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. The complex was developed by Excelerate Housing Group, a woman-owned affordable developer, and Hope Cooperative, a woman-led Sacramento-based housing, behavioral health and homeless service provider. By RENÉE C. BYER

NO. 11: THERE ARE 67 NEW APARTMENTS FOR SACRAMENTO’S HOMELESS. SEE WHAT THEY LOOK LIKE

The supportive housing is in a newly built complex in Natomas. | Published May 15, 2025 | Read Full Story

The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.