LivingInUrbanSac: May 2022

Eastern entrance to the State Capitol and the Annex
portion that is slated to be torn down.

It appears the demolition of the eastern portion of the State Capitol is under way as both the stairs and portions of the granite exterior are being removed as part of the billion-dollar-plus project. While the legislature and Governor have already moved ahead making decisions about the Annex plans behind closed doors, three lawsuits are still pending to challenge the legality of the effort and could end up halting work midway.

I find it very odd to walk around the construction site and not seeing a single sign posted about the project, almost as if the legislators are ashamed. All the other state offices being built in town have giant posters with pictures showing what will be constructed there someday. Even the monthly newsletter concerning this project have not been sent out in over two years. Remember, this is a $1.4 billion restoration, rehabilitation or reconstruction of the current State Capitol Annex. Estimated completion date in 2025.

There is very little known about what will actually be built once completed. These are some links I found useful.

California lawmakers consider proposal for new billion-dollar Capitol Annex building (Architect's rendering)

State Capitol Annex Project (DGS)

Planned New Sacramento State Capitol Annex

Super Majority of Californians Oppose $1.4B Capitol AnnexProject as Planned

A overview map of all the underground construction and
size of the new Capitol Annex building

Southern side to the State Capitol where an
underground parking garage will be built.

Northeastern side to the State Capitol Annex
that is slated to be demolished.

Eastern side to the State Capitol Annex
that is slated to be demolished.

Southeastern side to the State Capitol Annex where an
underground parking garage will be built.

Southern side to the State Capitol Annex where an
underground parking garage will be built.

Southern side to the State Capitol Annex where an
underground parking garage will be built to the sidewalk.

Southwestern side to the State Capitol where an
underground parking garage will be built.

Western side to the State Capitol Annex where an
underground visitors center will be built.

Northern side to the State Capitol Annex that appears
to be a staging area for construction.

The New Sacramento Courthouse concrete has topped out and in January the interior build out began. The core climbing forms have been removed. Construction began in November 2020 and is estimated to complete in November 2023. Updates