McCormack Baron Salazar (MBS) was selected as the developer of the housing component. Together, SHRA and MBS will demolish and redevelop the Twin Rivers complex. The project also includes residential development of approximately three acres along 12^th Street.  Up to 500 total housing units will be constructed, including one-for-one replacement of the original 218 public housing units.

• Unit types include townhouses, garden apartments, and 3 to 4-story apartment buildings.
• New and existing streets will connect the current site to the surrounding neighborhood.
• Taller buildings are placed along major streets and building heights step back along smaller streets.
• All units are designed to meet the space and storage requirements of today’s households, and incorporate energy efficiency and water-saving features.
• The site will include photovoltaic (solar) systems and electric-vehicle charging stations

Images courtesy of MBS

As part of the SIMPL Project, the key transit feature of the revitalization project will be the new Sacramento Regional Transit Light Rail Blue Line Station across from the Twin Rivers development. Area residents have pressed for this station for many years and SacRT partnered with the Portland State University Center for Public Interest Design (CPID) to lead a visioning process for the new station. The current station design is the outcome of this community engagement process.  In late 2018, SHRA was awarded a Transformative Climate Communities grant through the California Strategic Growth Council that will fund the construction of the new Light Rail stop.

• The River District will be connected to the heart of the City by foot, bike, bus, rail, and car.

• The new Light Rail station will be complemented by “Complete Streets,” including sidewalks and bike lanes on main travel corridors, and the creation of physical connections across the American River and to Downtown

The River District-Railyards site has the potential to become a regional destination. Long-term development is guided by two Specific Plans, and the focus of the Neighborhood Strategy is on short- and mid-term community improvements that meet the needs of both existing and future residents. The Critical Community Improvements (CCI) Plan focuses on projects that will help transition the once industrial district to a mixed-use neighborhood and build upon efforts to create a new neighborhood with a sense of community, place, and history. The proposed projects highlight existing assets, create new amenities and correct deficiencies to enhance recognition of the River District-Railyards neighborhood.  The proposed projects include recreational spaces and place-making features.

For more information on other projects in the area, visit the River District website.

SHRA partners with Urban Strategies, Inc. (USI) to provide comprehensive services to all Twin Rivers residents and to create family and individual development plans to support their identified needs. All eligible former residents have been relocated and will have the opportunity to return to the new housing development. USI connects households with local and community-based resources to advance goals identified under the development plans.

USI works with workforce and economic development partners to provide coordinated community supportive services for youth and adults age 12-65. Programs focus on life skills, career planning, job readiness, computer literacy, and adult basic education services. Residents can participate in trainings focused on construction related skills, healthcare, solar energy, information technology, transportation, and government.

A “Work First” model program for adults (18 – 65) includes education, job readiness and career support

A “Dual Generation” approach for youth (ages 12 to 17) engages parents, grandparents and/or caregivers to achieve positive outcomes and promote educational attainment.

Disabled adults are referred to State agencies that offer vocational rehabilitation services.