The "Good" Green Project

Last week I got to see the "Good" project in West Sacramento and I really like how this new Eco-urban community is turning out. As I walked around the model, I saw signs everywhere talking about high efficiency products and recycled materials being used to build the homes.

The location of the project is really convenient too... it's two minutes from downtown and the Rivercats are just around the corner. Another eye catcher of the project are several giant oak trees at the corner of the development. In the next few years, they will be incorporated into the community and part of a community garden for all residence to use.

Click HERE to learn more about The Good Project @ 4th & B Street in West Sacramento.

The Metropolitan's Approved

A positive step forward was made today in the approval of John Saca’s Metropolitan Tower. With all Design Commission board members blessing and the City Council approval yesterday, there was no drama other than a few minor recommendations.



The tower was approved consisting of 190 condo units and 190 hotel rooms along with ground floor retail and restaurant space. The approved high-rise would rise 410’ to the roof and 435’ to the top of the spire.

Since November of last year, a few changes were made to the exterior like a grander/taller lobby, more precast concrete giving it a bolder civic look and a darker color. Over all, the high-rise now has a more traditional look. The original design was sleek and modern and most all the design commission members said that they really like it... but some where between November and today, the design was taken back to a more traditional style.



This tower is still quite a ways from breaking ground. With the current housing mess and credit crunch gripping the nation, Saca’s probably several years away from breaking ground.

I really like the darker color and additional use concrete giving the building more contrast. Good luck John, you're going to need it.

Second Saturday

Independence Day festivities

From the top of...

The Bank of the West Tower (500 Capitol Mall)

I'm a lucky guy :-)

Today I went to the top of Sacramento's newest highrise and snapped a few shots. They just finished pumping concrete for the 27th floor and next week they'll start installing the blue glass.

^ ^^ Click on photo to make larger... super wide shot.

A few more... all night

Zeiden out of K Street proposals?

Way back in the days Joe Zeiden was going to being rehabing and developing the 700 block of K Street into a retail stretch...not anymore?

Looks like Zeiden might be out of the K Street proposals. The city in closed session tomorrow is authorizing negotiations with Zeiden to acquire what looks like the parcels he owns.

With the downturn in the economy, retail can't be doing too well. It just took too long to materialize.

I've heard quite a few rumbling recently that Mohanna has put together a proposal with credible developer who will run the project. Mohanna will step into the background and let them run with it (If true, Thank God)

I also heard he is asking for a huge subsidy, so we'll see what happens when news actually comes out. I won't believe anything until it is 100% completed, and even then I still won't.

There are quite a few items under Closed Session regarding this, but here is the one I am referring to above. The other I can't tell what they are regarding specifically other than the pending litigation.

http://sacramento.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=8&event_id=2
AGENDA
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
City Hall – 915 I Street- First Floor Council Chamber
Closed Session - City Council

i) Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8 for a matter pertaining to real property negotiations. Authorization to negotiate with Joseph Zeiden of Zeiden Properties, LLC for the acquisition of the following Assessor's Parcel Numbers: 006-0096-04, 006-0096-018 and 006-0096-019. The purpose is to confer with the City's chief negotiators, John Dangberg and Leslie Fritsche, regarding the price, terms and conditions of the acquisition.

Reminder: Fremont Park Public Meeting - This Wednesday

June 11th @ 6:00
William Land Elementary School - 12th and U Street.

2nd Saturday at 500 N Street

Just Jules and Your Average Joe did me a favor and posted about the Fremont Park Public Meeting next week to help me get the word out, so the least I can do is return the favor on an event they are doing.
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2nd Saturday at 500 N Street
Featuring local artists Jay Canter and Ted Weldon

Comlimentary Wine, Beer & Hors d'oeuvres will be served.

All Night