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The Greater Broadway Partnership is a non-profit organization   representing the property owners and businesses of the Broadway Business District.  The retail establishments, and commercial and industrial properties of the Broadway district have long served the vibrant surrounding communities of Land Park, Southside Park, Curtis Park and Richmond Grove as well as the residents of the downtown/midtown area and the region.

The Broadway Partnership works on behalf of district property owners and their tenants to improve district cleanliness and safety, promote activities that will increase economic activity and represent area interests at various private and governmental forums.  A copy of the District’s 2010 Annual Report and our district business directory, “Broadway Uncovered,” are available here.

Please feel free to email us with your comments and questions.



News & Updates

NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED URBAN PLANNER WILL LEAD WORKSHOP TO TRANSFORM BROADWAY CORRIDOR

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Jan. 6, 2012 -- A workshop to design the future of Broadway will be led by nationally recognized urban planner. Dan Burden, named by TIME magazine as “one of the six most important civic innovators in the world”, will serve as the key facilitator for a highly interactive two-day public involvement planning process this February.

The workshop is the result of an Urban Land Institute (ULI) $12,000 grant awarded in November to the Greater Broadway Partnership and the Sacramento District Council of ULI. The purpose of the grant is to craft a vision plan for improving the landmark Broadway district. 

The first of three community workshops will take place the evening of Fri., Feb 24th and Sat., Feb. 25th. The process will include focus group sessions, walking audits, brainstorming sessions, prioritization and citizen-driven “design table” workshops in which local businesses owners and residents help with solutions to Broadway’s economic development, design, parking and traffic issues. As part of the process, Burden will make a 20 to 40 minute presentation on “walkability” or traffic calming practices based on his experience with similar programs in more than 2,500 cities nationwide. 

The purpose of the grant is to help Greater Broadway Partnership and ULI produce a roadmap and investment strategy for economic enhancement of the Broadway corridor from 4th to 28th Streets and includes the Marina District, The Tower District and Upper Broadway.


The Partnership and ULI are looking forward to the experiences and perspectives of residents, businesses and property owners in the Broadway corridor. For more information or to sign up to attend the Feb. 24th and 25th workshop, please contact the Greater Broadway Partnership at 916 737-1427 or greaterbroadwaypartnership@gmail.com.


Sacramento River Crossings Project

The Cities of Sacramento and West Sacramento are analyzing the feasi­bility of a Sacramento River crossing to provide greater connectivity between the two cities and to reduce traffic congestion.  A consultant was hired to assess several possible bridge locations from the confluence of the American River to Freeport Bridge in the South, including a location at Broadway.  The GBP participated in stakeholder meetings beginning in April 2010, through December 2010, and continues to work with the City this year regarding the preferred location and type of bridge.

A map of the eight river crossings under consideration are available by clicking here.  The Executive Summary of the consultant's "Sacramento River Crossing Alternatives Study" report is available by clicking here.

New information regarding the process of defining the needs/purposes of a Sacramento River Crossing have been provided to the public at the following link:

Please email us to share your thoughts and comments.
Graffiti Abatement Program

Graffiti Removal Services (GRS), a professional graffiti removal firm, is working in our district. GRS staff did an initial “sweep” of the area to identify and remove graffiti from commercial properties. Now, they conduct area visual sweeps to identify and remove graffiti and respond to individual calls for service when authorized by the Partnership Executive Director. Entry Permission Forms are required to be completed by the property or business owner before GRS can perform this service on private property. 

If you are eligible for this service but have not yet completed a form, click here. 
Street Maintenance

Hilary Gould and his crew provide the following services:  litter pickup, removal of shopping carts, emptying of trash receptacles in the public right of way, leaf removal, removal or reporting of illegal dumping, weed abatement, and the removal of illegal postings (signs).  Additionally, he works closely with the City’s Code Enforcement Department to insure adherence to existing codes and regulations.  The end result has been a cleaner, safer more inviting commercial area.

Board Votes Against Increase in Special Assessments

The Partnership Board of Directors has consistently voted unanimously not to increase property assessments in the Broadway Improvement District.

When established, the Greater Broadway Partnership Property and Business Improvement District authorizing legislation gave discretion to the Board of Directors to increase parcel assessments up to 3% per year. Recognizing the hardship this would cause businesses and property owners in these difficult economic times, rather than increase revenues, the Board is re-committing itself to insuring the best value is delivered with existing revenues.


Ongoing Events

Sacramento Antique Faire LogoThe Sacramento Antique Faire

Over 300 antique dealers and vendors gather monthly for an outdoor antique and collectible marketplace under the freeway!

on the second Sunday of each month
6:30am to 3:00 pm
on 21st Street between W and X
free parking

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The farmers market under the freeway
W-X Farmers Market

A California certified farmers' market, every Sunday, from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm, at 8th Street between W and X

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