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Sacramento approves $35.4M to fund affordable housing

Artist rendering of an affordable-housing development. | Rendering via City of Sacramento

This week, the Sacramento City Council unanimously approved $35.4 million to invest in affordable housing developments and programs.

Main talking points

820 affordable housing units and transitional housing beds will be built across seven projects
Four projects will be for those experiencing homelessness, with one functioning as a transitional home
Single-family homes for low-income buyers will be built in Oak Park
A rehab program to restore homes in disrepair will be established

Overall, the new units will bring the city’s total to over 2,821 — up from 481 in 2019. These projects will include “innovative new concepts in housing construction and financing” that allow for lower production costs when compared to traditional affordable housing, according to the City.

KIND Project

Nearly half of the investment — $18.83 million — will go toward the City’s Comprehensive Siting Plan, a workplan to address homelessness throughout the community.

Part of that will be through The KIND Project, which is one of the larger affordable housing plans in the City’s strategy. Developed in partnership between two Sac-based design and development teams — Fulcrum Properties and Urban Elements — the KIND Project’s goal is to transform a vacant lot at 7141 Woodbine Ave. into 216 low-income housing units that will be filled with tenants whose rents will be subsidized through local nonprofits.

Loan program

City councilmembers also approved a new loan program during the vote, which would allow the city to make money by offering loans to real estate companies who seek to “provide a public benefit.” The Gateway Project — a 230-unit mixed-use apartment complex with resources for low-income individuals that will be constructed on Stockton Blvd. between Ninth and Tenth avenues — is the first such effort to be funded through this program, borrowing $15 million from the city to be paid back over ten years.

Let us know your thoughts on the city’s plan.

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Thursday, October 27

Haunted Howl-o-ween Party | Thu., Oct. 27 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Wag Hotels Sacramento, 1759 Enterprise Blvd., West Sacramento | $5.00-$10.00 | Bring your pup for tricks and treats, all while benefiting Hearts for Paws Rescue.
Hawthorne Heights | Thu., Oct. 27 | 7 p.m. | Goldfield Trading Post, 238 Vernon St., Roseville | $49.00 | The emo rockers may be in California, but their heart is in Ohio.
Sacramento Kings vs. Memphis Grizzlies | Thu., Oct. 27 | 7 p.m. | Golden 1 Center, 500 David J Stern Walk, Sacramento | $10.00-$1,213.00 | The Kings try to snag their first win of the season against the visiting Grizzlies.
Sacramento Speed Date | Thu., Oct. 27 | 7-9 p.m. | The Bank, 629 J St., Sacramento | $36.00 | Get a jump on cuffing season and find your person at this singles event for those age 25-39.
Sip Local | Thu., Oct. 27 | 5-8 p.m. | Device Brewing Company, 7485 Rush River Dr. Suite 650, Sacramento | Free | Enjoy Thursday night’s game and network with other locals at this football mixer.
Wine, Chocolate & Cheese | Thu., Oct. 27 | 6-9 p.m. | The Mix, 1525 L St., Sacramento | $45.00-$1,000.00 | Enjoy food and drinks alongside live entertainment and a silent auction at this networking mixer.

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MORE WEEKLY TREATS

Weather

73º | Sunny | 1% chance of rain ☀️

Tech

Amazon has announced that their new distribution center near SMF will be the world’s first zero-carbon logistics facility. The retail juggernaut said the fulfillment center will serve as the nationwide model for its new same-day delivery centers. (Sacramento Inno)

Civic

The county’s Board of Supervisors unanimously approved to purchase a 13-acre site at 4837 Watt Ave. in North Highlands for $24 million. The site will be used to provide a space for residents living in their vehicles and cabins to house community members experiencing homelessness. 💰 (Sac Bee)

Transit

A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held this week to celebrate the completion of Folsom’s section of the Capital Southeast Connector Expressway. The three-mile stretch of White Rock Road is now a four-lane road that will eventually connect Highway 50 in El Dorado Hills to I-5. 🛣 (KCRA 3)

Opening

San Diego-based Chuze Fitness has taken over the former Citrus Heights home of Sports Authority at 5995 Birdcage Center Ln. A second location is also planned for South Sacramento in Florin Towne Center, with additional locations being scoped out as well. 💪 (Sac Biz Journal)

Outdoors

That’s nuts. Looking for some cute critters in college? Check out the Sacramento State Squirrels on Instagram. The student-run account is dedicated to helping squirrels and students learn to coexist peacefully. 🐿

Sports

Stay drippin’ on and off the court. The Kings and LA-based designer Warren Lotas have teamed up to create a line of limited edition merchandise exclusively sold at the Team Store in DOCO on Sat., Oct. 29. The Kings are one of just six NBA teams to release a line of merch with Warren. 🏀

Art

Sac State’s latest art exhibit features the surrealist work of Molly Devlin. The free exhibit is open in the Union Gallery Mon.-Fri. until Thurs., Nov. 17. Art aficionados can meet with the artist and enjoy some light refreshments 6-8 p.m. tonight. 🎨

Listen

Batter up. The River Cats Nine Lives Podcast, hosted by Johnny Doskow, shares the stories of current and former players, their time in Sacramento, and more. This week’s guest is two-time River Cats Defensive Player of the Year — and current outfielder for the San Francisco Giants — Bryce Johnson. ⚾️

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Sac’s Enneagram type

Answered: Sacramento’s Enneagram type

A colorful diagram of the nine Enneagram personality types. | Screenshot via Houston Moms

Last week, we told you all about the Enneagram personality system and today, we’re sharing Sacramento’s reader-anointed Enneagram type.

As voted by a majority of our readers, Sac’s Enneagram is Type 3, the Achiever. But we also had some folks suggest Type 7, the Enthusiast.

Here’s what some of you had to say:

“We are pretty goal-oriented/image-focused/stable overall, but have some outlets for individual expression and beauty.”

“Governmental base.”

“Adaptability, diversified, and environmentally conscious.”

THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Jordan.

Editor’s pick: One thing I love is storing mostly-useless knowledge in my brain (like that a cat’s ear has 32 muscles) because it makes me a whiz at trivia. Let us know your favorite places to go for trivia night (especially Mondays, because I’d like to start my week off by feeling extra smart, please).

Missed yesterday’s newsletter? We creeped on some of the city’s best Halloween displays.

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