Help Improve Fremont Park
Have you ever thought that Fremont Park in Downtown Sacramento is underutilized? Ever thought it could be improved? Now is your chance to make a difference. LivinginUrbanSac has been doing a lot of legwork in putting together a public meeting on Fremont Park improvements. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 11th, 6pm at William Land Elementary School, 2120 12th Street [Map, Event...
Read MoreSaturday: A Sneak Peek at LJ Urban’s Revolutionary Good Project
LJ Urban, the revolutionary eco-urban development company based here in Sacramento, is opening their Good Project this Saturday (5/24) for a sneak peek. The project is open from 10-2 at 4th and B Streets in West Sacramento. I think it’s fair to call what they’re doing revolutionary because it’s unlike any project undertaken before. Sure, eco-friendly and green building is the...
Read MoreMy Animal Rescue Story (And Another Reason to Hate Leaf Blowers!)
As I was walking to work Monday morning, I noticed a few people gathered around what appeared to be a leaf on the sidewalk. I figured that it must be somewhat interesting, so I walked up for a closer look once the people moved on. As it turns out, it was a tiny green hummingbird that was sitting on the ground, breathing very heavy. I could see that it was not able to fly. I felt really terrible...
Read MoreCondos, Lofts, and New Homes in Downtown and Midtown Sacramento
UPDATE (2/13/10): I’ve added a few more properties to the list below. Please check to make sure all places are still for sale. Some are converting to rentals. A local real estate agent contacted me for my recommendations on new condo, loft, and homes for sale in the urban core of Sacramento for a client. I compiled a list with a few comments and links to websites and sent my response...
Read MoreDay 17: Gaslamp Quarter – San Diego, CA
We’re back in California today to one of America’s favorite cities, San Diego. I took this photo in one of my favorite entertainment spots in the country—The Gaslamp Quarter. This photo is looking down E Street toward Horton Plaza, the gigantic downtown outdoor shopping center. The Gaslamp has one of the highest concentrations of restaurants and bars in the country—many...
Read MoreLeaving “The House” For the Neighborhood: A Seattle Story
I love feel good stories involving someone ditching uber-suburbia for the life of an urban walkable neighborhood. The Zillow Blog has a great article on such a story—moving from a huge house in Texas sprawl to a condo high-rise in Downtown Seattle. Article author Sabra Davis writes about her experiences in Seattle that are (not surprisingly) similar to my experiences here in Downtown...
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