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Previous InvestmentsOver the past three years the City has
committed orinvested more than $200 million in the proposed
zone.
$147 million for Affordable housing
$1 million in assistance to homeless persons
$2 million for the Choice NeighborhoodInitiative, Twin Rivers
Transit Oriented LightRail Station.
FACT SHEET
Promise Zone 10-Year Strategy
Accelerate Job Creation1. Invest in a sector approach to
occupational skillstraining that prepares jobseekers for career
pathways tomiddle skilled jobs that ensure self-sufficiency.2.
Improve economic growth by addressing economicimpediments that
prevent business growth in thePromise Zone area.3. Diversify the
economy through growth and support
of the core business clusters.
Economic Development1. Revitalize commercial corridors as vital
assets thatoffer tremendous revitalization opportunities for
retail,commercial, and housing.2. Focus resources on key infill and
major developmentprojects to create jobs, improve quality of life
and builda sustainable local economy.3. Diversify the economy
through growth and supportof the core business clusters.
Education
1. Increase third grade reading proficiency by focusingon early
learning programs and results-basedinterventions. Only 37% of third
graders are reading atgrade level in Sacramento.2. Improve
retention rates by increasing basic skillscompetencies in reading,
writing, and math to improvestudent preparedness for degree,
certificate courses,and employment.3. Support and improve college
and career readinessprograms.
SACRAMENTO PROMISE ZONE
Goal of the Promise Zones Initiative
To revitalize high-poverty communities across thecountry by
creating jobs
increasing economic activity
improving educational opportunities
reducing serious and violent crime
leveraging private capital
assisting local leaders in navigating federalprograms and
cutting through red tape.
Statistics
Total population is 127,893
Poverty rate is 34%
Unemployment is18.84%
Life expectancy for residents in the PromiseZone is 72 years
verses 79 outside the zone
Health1. Increase adoption of comprehensive approaches toimprove
community design that supports physicalactivity by influencing City
and County general andspecific plans that impact the Promise Zone2.
Increase opportunities for physical activity throughshared use
agreements between municipalities, schooldistricts and community
based organizations by
targeting schools in the Promise Zone.3. Implement strategies to
translate and integrate knowncommunity health interventions into
usual clinical careapproaches to address high blood pressure and
highcholesterol for Promise Zone residents.
Sustainable Community Revitalization1. Strengthen community
capacity to address ganginvolvement and create safe neighborhoods,
especiallyfor boys and men of color residing in the Promise Zone.2.
Increase housing types and transit growth to promotelivability and
connectivity within the Promise Zone.
The application was submitted by the Housing Authority of
Sacramento County and will be administered by the SacramentoHousing
and Redevelopment Agency and implemented with, the City of
Sacramento, County of Sacramento and over 30
partners actively engaged in supporting the goals of the Promise
Zone.
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