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Six stories highlighting development projects in Sacramento region

Stories by Sacramento Bee journalists, with AI summarization

The curated articles highlight significant development projects in the Sacramento region. Common themes include efforts to expand infrastructure and services.

Sacramento International Airport progresses with a $1.3 billion expansion project. This initiative will increase the airport's parking capacity. Terminal B will see new gates, and a pedestrian walkway will enhance access. Sacramento State plans a new downtown campus. The vision includes mixed-use buildings with a mix of academic and commercial spaces. University officials consider options for existing state-owned sites. A south Sacramento motel may become permanent housing for homeless individuals. Sacramento County evaluates this project as a response to the housing crisis. Sutter Health announces new medical centers. The facilities in downtown Sacramento and Elk Grove aim to address growing healthcare demands. Placer County revives its program aiding homeownership. This initiative targets first-time buyers, offering financial assistance to enter the competitive market.

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Parking lots are seen packaged at Sacramento International Airport on Thursday, June 30, 2022, ahead of the July 4 holiday weekend. Airport officials say peak travel is expected at the facility’s two main terminals Thursday and Friday.

NO. 1: SACRAMENTO AIRPORT IS ADDING THOUSANDS OF NEW PARKING SPOTS. WHAT ABOUT OFF-SITE OPTIONS?

A reader asked Bee Curious why Sacramento International Airport doesn’t have off-site parking. | Published January 29, 2025 | Read Full Story by Marcus D. Smith

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The Employment Development Department building along with the EDD Solar Building and the state Personnel Board Building will all be converted into affordable housing, Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023. By Cameron Clark

NO. 2: SACRAMENTO STATE EYES STATE-OWNED SITES FOR DOWNTOWN ‘MIXED-USE UNIVERSITY VILLAGE’

The state granted the university an exclusivity period to evaluate several downtown properties. | Published February 25, 2025 | Read Full Story by Annika Merrilees

Sacramento State President Luke Wood talks about Capital Public Radio’s financial situation Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023. By Paul Kitagaki Jr.

NO. 3: VISION FOR DOWNTOWN SACRAMENTO STATE CAMPUS INCLUDES HOTEL AND HOUSING TO BOOST REVENUE

The project’s announcement this week had raised concern among some housing advocates. | Published February 27, 2025 | Read Full Story by Annika Merrilees

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. 4: 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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A Motel 6 near the corner of Stockton Boulevard and Elsie Avenue could be converted into permanent housing for homeless adults and families, through the state’s Homekey program.

NO. 5: SACRAMENTO MOTEL COULD BE DEVELOPED INTO HOUSING FOR FORMERLY HOMELESS PEOPLE

The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors will discuss the project Tuesday. | Published May 13, 2025 | Read Full Story by Theresa Clift

For sale for $65 million, this Glenbrook, Nevada home on the shores of Lake Tahoe provides a protected area allowing for swimming in calm waters.

NO. 6: PLACER COUNTY REVIVES HOMEBUYER PROGRAM THAT EASES PATH TO OWNERSHIP

Placer County’s new down payment assistance program aims to close housing gap in one of the least affordable regions in CA and the nation. | Published May 25, 2025 | Read Full Story by Cathie Anderson

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.