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The River District Organization & Business Improvement District

Management Plan

The services and programs provided by the River District PBID, as approved by property owners for a ten-year term.

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THE RIVER DISTRICT

The River District is a non-profit community organization that manages and promotes programs to strengthen the economic and cultural well-being of the area. In 1999, private and public property owners established the 830-acre Property and Business Improvement District (PBID), named Capitol Station District after a proposed multi-modal transit station. As the plans for that station changed and a new light rail station was built at Township 9 on Richards Blvd. at N. 7th, the area became known as the River District, being located at the confluence of the American and Sacramento Rivers. 

In 2024, the River District PBID was renewed for a ten-year term. The 2025-2034 Management District Plan outlines three categories of service to be provided by the PBID: public safety and maintenance; planning, advocacy and communications; administration and reserve. The services and programs provided by the River District PBID are above and beyond those provided by the City and County of Sacramento. Click here to read the full 2025-2034 Management District Plan.

Public Safety patrols are provided by our vendor, Capital Protection Group, Inc. (CPG) and can be accessed by calling our River District private security dispatch number at (916) 779-5363. Cleaning and Maintenance services are provided through a contract with Accurate Cleaning. To request service from our cleaning and maintenance team, call the River District office at (916) 321-5599. 

The District is bounded roughly by the American River to the north; Sacramento River to the west; North B Street and C/D Streets to the south; and 27th Street to the east.

Activities

  • Community Service Initiatives provide daily private security patrol, weekday trash abatement and on-call graffiti removal.
  • Economic Development activities convey a positive image for the area, assisting to attract new jobs, businesses and investment resulting in an improved marketability and regional profile for the District.
  • Transportation/Public Projects/Infrastructure Advocacy and Planning to advance the design and implementation of new roadway, transit, utility and streetscape projects.
  • Administration of District programs and activities is provided by The River District professional staff and Board of Directors.

Public Spaces Team

River District Clean Team Supervisor standing in front of a branded River District truck with trees in the background.

The River District’s Public Spaces Team keeps the River District public areas such as streets, sidewalks, bike lanes and parks free of stains, litter, graffiti, and bad odors. Team members cut the grass and weeds in public areas and work on private property where a contract is in place. They also act as a resource for persons experiencing homelessness, encouraging them to seek services and shelter.

From 2021-2025, the River District maintained an in-house workforce development program to assist individuals living on the street to obtain employment and housing. Most candidates were  referred to the River District through local shelters and social service agencies, or the Downtown Streets Team, a volunteer work program. Our Public Spaces Manager discussed goals and objectives with each team member in order to design a program to enable them to pursue their career dreams once they were able to secure housing and thrive in their recovery programs. This innovative program, created by former executive director Jenna Abbott and supported by 29th Street Capital and the City of Sacramento, received an Award of Excellence from the International Downtown Association (IDA) in 2022. As funding for the program decreased, the River District transitioned to a vendor-based model and currently contracts with Accurate Cleaning services to provide cleaning and maintenance throughout the district, Monday through Friday. In 2025, with support from the City of Sacramento, a new truck was purchase and wrapped for the team to service the district with. Spaces for the team to store vehicles, equipment and dumpsters are generously donated by the City of Sacramento and 29th Street Capital.

 

The River District is committed to building a community that values and promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion. We recognize that we have a responsibility to establish a culture that celebrates and promotes equitable opportunities for everyone. Through collaboration, advocacy, and strategic investments, we strive to foster a welcoming and inclusive neighborhood that supports local commerce, cultural diversity and sustainable growth.