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Spaces in Sacramento are always changing and developing – how do we ensure we are creating successful ones? Research from Project for Public Spaces shows that focus on the human experience can have immediate and widespread effects. “The idea behind this concept is that places thrive when users have a range of reasons (10+) toContinue reading “Power of 10+”

We need some help getting to the next step and it just takes a moment for you to help by signing the Charter for Sacramento. The National Park City Foundation just released the Journey Book, which is a guide with 10 steps to becoming a National Park City. We need 200 residents to indicate supportContinue reading “Sign the Charter”

This month seems to be the most active art month in Sacramento, so make sure you schedule some time to get your creative juices inspired! Chalk It Up is this Labor Day Weekend at Fremont Park and Around the Town! Add your own square, sponsor one, or just enjoy the art of others while itContinue reading “Art in Sept”

National Park Cities are hot spots of biodiversity where native species as well as landscape and adapted species fill unique microhabitats all over the city. Sacramento’s temperate climate allows for a huge variety of plants, animals, insects, and more – just take a look at all the sightings on this map from Inaturalist. It listsContinue reading “BioDiversity”

Exciting things are happening in the River District just north of downtown with the announcement of the Alchemist Public Market and 7 new murals going up with a Metamorphosis theme! Eating is one of our favorite things to do, and Alchemist Public Market will add to the adventure with a Community Gathering Place, an engine of InclusiveContinue reading “River District Rising”

Construction is underway at Alchemist CDC‘s community built and owned Pansy Park! The arbor, which is one of the space’s anchors, has been installed and the landscapers are ready to dig into the project. Located at 3601 Pansy Ave, the park will include, among other amenities, fruit trees, garden plots, a small playground, and aContinue reading “Buy a Brick – Build a Park”

Last week was a great experience with burgeoning National Park Cities from around the world sharing their work for National Park City Week. One of the best outcomes was that we now have a guide for how to become a National Park City in Sacramento – the National Park City Journey Book. It’s an inspiringContinue reading “National Park City Journey Book”

We’re excited to see the City has selected 39 artists and 10 locations for the community mural project! Download this for the locations and artists all over town! This program is great because it is adding art all over the city and adding it to Wide Open Walls and all the other independent murals beingContinue reading “Community Mural Program”

Calling Sacramento young people: The City wants to hear your stories and experiences with parks and recreation programs through photos, artwork, music, performances and videos. If you are 14-24 and want to contribute to our city (and win some $) submit your work by July 16. As part of the City of Sacramento’s Parks MasterContinue reading “Youth Art Expo/Contest”

Local food production in our gardens is one of the pillars we want to build our National Park City on, so it is great to see the EPA’s Local Foods, Local Places is supporting Sacramento community groups and the city in creating Food Hubs at the Alchemist Kitchen Incubator Hub, the former City Tree NurseryContinue reading “Food Hubs are Coming!”