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Our monthly newsletter features upcoming events, calls to action, and recaps of Strong SacTown highlights and happenings!
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Streets for People – Street Design Standards
We are Strong SacTown — Streets for People Design Group, a group of Sacramentans advocating for updated street designs that will rank safety, livability, and economic vitality above vehicle throughput or speed; where congestion relief will not be the goal in street design. Read more
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Escaping the Housing Trap
We were promised pristine neighborhoods if we moved out to the suburbs, but so many of the aged suburban neighborhoods are suffering from abandoned litter lots, cracks in the sidewalk, and are in general disrepair. How do we fight to make it better? Read more
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Suburbs Drive Sacramento Into Debt
We found that suburbs are a money pit and help drive Sacramento into debt. Meanwhile, zoning reform is in the air… Read more
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The Cost of Road Maintenance
Have you ever wondered why our streets and roads are in such a bad state? And what’s the true cost of maintaining our roads? Based on the city’s Pavement Condition Report, we can’t continue business as usually and expect any positive changes. Read more
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Leckdowns: Nature’s Tracing Paper
Every fall season, leaves blanket the street, and cars cut paths through them. The remaining patches of leaves effectively “neck down” the street and represent areas that cars do not fully utilize. Read more
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Community feedback requested on City’s Draft Work Zone & Event Detour Policy
The City of Sacramento is requesting your feedback! The City is updating its policy and practice for accommodating people walking and bicycling in work/construction zones and special events. Join their 1st roundtable event to provide your input. Read more