Category Archives: Railyards

Getting Civic Projects Going

Posted on August 14, 2015 by David H Lukenbill

It is a difficult process, as we haave seen with the revitalization of our downtown, and this article from Governing Magazine suggests an answer. An excerpt. In March, Mayor Bob Buckhorn dedicated the latest section of Tampa’s Riverwalk, which now stretches … Continue reading →

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Central Valley Rails to Trails Foundation

Posted on May 3, 2011 by David H Lukenbill

This wonderful nonprofit organization is doing some great trail related work, which you can read about on their website. An excerpt. “Local residents living in the vicinity of the Central California Traction Company (CCTC) Rail Corridor founded the Central Valley … Continue reading →

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Another Downtown Drama?

Posted on January 29, 2011 by David H Lukenbill

Well, it looks like the railyards project is entering into that rather bizarre territory that has plagued K street for so long; one idea after another with none really working—the jury is still out on the latest K Street mermaid … Continue reading →

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Railyards Update 351

Posted on November 3, 2010 by David H Lukenbill

Now that the investment group has taken control of the project, as reported by the Sacramento Bee, we hope they bring in a strong local developer to do the work, who has the depth of commitment to Sacramento to ensure … Continue reading →

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Railyard Development, Update 350

Posted on October 23, 2010 by David H Lukenbill

In today’s Sacramento Bee, the lack of a developer able to shepherd the project, is noted, and one hopes that the new ownership considers approaching some of the local developers who have the financing and experience needed to handle this … Continue reading →

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Railyards Update 349

Posted on October 22, 2010 by David H Lukenbill

The difficulty with getting large public/private projects done in downtown Sacramento continues, as the railyards saga re-enters bizarro land, as reported by the Sacramento Bee. An excerpt. “An Illinois investment company is poised to take control of Sacramento’s downtown railyard … Continue reading →

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Railyards Setback?

Posted on June 17, 2010 by David H Lukenbill

It is too early to tell yet, but the story from the Sacramento Bee does find some light. An excerpt. “The future of the long-dormant downtown Sacramento railyard took a dramatic turn Tuesday. The question: Is it a turn for … Continue reading →

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