Sacramento, California – The City of Sacramento has taken a new step in preparing the future of a big piece of land it owns in South Sacramento. It is asking for ideas that could affect how the 102-acre site along Meadowview Road is developed. City officials said the goal of the initiative is to get feedback from the development community and other interested parties before any formal decisions are made about the project.
The property, located at 3100 Meadowview Road, is being evaluated through a Request for Expressions of Interest, or RFEI. Instead of asking for finalized construction plans, the City wants residents to express their thoughts on the market, new development trends, and ideas that might work on the site. Officials say this information will help with long-term planning and figure out what kinds of uses are possible and good for the area.
The location is in South Sacramento, which city officials say has long needed investment that delivers both opportunity and stability. Councilmember Mai Vang, who represents the district, said that the process is supposed to show what the community cares about while also helping the economy thrive.
“The Meadowview community deserves thoughtful development that create jobs, housing and spaces that strengthen our neighborhoods,” said Vang. “We want proposals that honor the community’s voice and build prosperity for District 8.”
The RFEI says that anybody who respond should have a comprehensive awareness of the Meadowview Road property and the region around it. Submissions should look at different ways the area could be used, think about infrastructure and environmental issues, and address whether the project is financially realistic. The City also wants to know how proposed ideas could be put into action over time, knowing that building on a site this big would probably happen in stages.
The City bought the Meadowview property in 2022, and since then it has been studied by experts and discussed about with the community. City workers argue that the RFEI expands on that earlier work by putting ideas to the test in the current market. Officials note that the solicitation won’t bind the City to any one project or partnership, but it will help narrow down the possibilities that fit with Sacramento’s larger aims for housing, economic growth, and community-serving facilities.
The District 8 Council Office is holding a public meeting to explain the RFEI process and answer questions. This is to promote openness and local involvement. The meeting will be held at John H. Still Elementary School, East Campus, on February 4 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. City officials will be on stage to talk about the site, the submission procedure, and what the City expects to learn from the replies. Attendees will get a light dinner.
Developers, businesses, and individuals who want to submit an expression of interest must do so using the PlanetBids platform. Responses are due by 4 p.m. on February 27. Questions about the RFEI must be sent using the same portal by 4 p.m. on February 9. The City has encouraged everyone to use the site for all official correspondence so that everyone can get the same information.
City officials underline that this stage is not about picking a final project but rather about listening and learning. They think that by getting a lot of different suggestions now, Sacramento will have a better notion of how the Meadowview site may benefit both the community and the city’s long-term growth aspirations.
For more information and to access the full RFEI and supporting documents, visit the City’s website or the PlanetBids portal.