Sacramento Running News

Does a 200,000 square foot office building belong here?

Regular readers will remember that we’ve already written about the gigantic, flood control facility proposed for construction along the American River Parkway, at the Nimbus Fish Hatchery.

The proposal is still alive and kicking, and today’s Bee includes an article with some important information about the project.

Most of us who use the Parkway are concerned about adding significant traffic to an area already congested with vehicle traffic (Hazel Avenue and US 50), as well as impinging on a major recreation and bicycle commuting route.

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Does a 200,000 square foot office building belong here?

The Bee weighed in today on the proposal to build a gigantic office building adjacent to the Nimbus Fish Hatchery.

They point out that the other sites being considered are superior in every way (cheaper, safer, consistent with existing land use, etc.).

These sites include an existing building at Mather Field (the building would need to be expanded and improved), as well as a property at Kilgore Road and Sunrise Boulevard.

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Does a 200,000 square foot office building belong here? (click to enlarge)

If you ever run, walk or ride through the American River Parkway near Hazel Avenue, you should be paying attention.

The US Bureau of Reclamation, National Weather Service and California Department of Water Resources are considering siting a new, 200,000 square foot, Joint Operations Center on property along the American River Parkway near Nimbus Dam and Hazel Avenue.

The construction and siting of this facility, along with 800 parking spaces and 600 workers, would negatively impact our use of the parkway for recreation and bicycle commuting. The proposed site would be squeezed between Gold Point Lane and the bike trail adjacent to the Fish Hatchery. (Google Map)

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