The impact of the Al Fresco Dining Program was incredibly significant to ensuring Midtown restaurants could remain open and operable during the pandemic in a way that was safe for customers and employees. Several partners contributed to this effort including the Office of Councilmember Hansen, Public Works, Economic Development and Capitol Barricades, and Public Works […]
Local Colombian musician, and frequent Midtown event and program musician, Carlos Kandia has participated in the Midtown Bands Together Summer Busking Program, the Midtown Mini 2020, and the Midtown Farmers Market. He was also the weekly featured musician at Wednesdays at Winn. Carlos drew over 500 people to sit safely apart during Wednesdays at Winn […]
The Truitt Bark Park at 19 and Q Street is exceedingly popular year round, but during warm Sacramento summers, visiting pups and people needed the addition of shade “umbrella” structures. While the umbrellas were purchased by Sutter Health, CADA, Midtown Association and the City of Sacramento, the design and engineering were donated by Quadriga, the […]
To remove litter and beautify public space, 21 trash cans in Midtown were wrapped with art installations. These artists were selected by a panel including Carlin Naify with Verge Center for the Arts, Clay Nutting with Canon East Sac and DBA Arts, and Ashley Rodseth with Honey Agency. We’d also like to recognize Councilmember Steve […]
The Women in Placemaking Committee, consisting of Nikky Mohanna, Meghan Phillips, Melissa Williams, Kimberly Garza, and Jessica Sorensen, dedicated a combined 50+ volunteer hours and an estimated $3k in-kind support to develop a placemaking pop-up in Midtown that was the foundation for 24th and K Street becoming the Golden Hub for events and lighting that it […]
Truitt Bark Park is the first dog park in the central grid and serves a lively community space for dogs and humans alike. The Truitt Bark Park, named after civic watchdog and longtime midtown activist Brooks Truitt, celebrated its grand opening in July 2017 with construction management by Capital Area Development Authority, design by Quadriga […]
Through SMUD’s efforts, Midtown Association now has a database that relays Clean & Safe activities and directly connects them with the properties that received service. Additionally, the database tracks parcel data, contact information, and assessment information, allowing Midtown Association to better communicate with stakeholders. One significant outcome of the database is that our largest property […]
The Sacramento Police Department was recognized for its ongoing partnership with Midtown Association to help secure our events as well as secure and make safe one of the most dynamic nightlife destinations in this region at 20th and K Street.
If you work in, live in, or frequent Midtown often, you probably have seen our Clean & Safe staff wearing bright teal polos or Midtown Association hoodies. They can be found driving colorfully wrapped trucks and cleaning up and securing the streets of Midtown. Have you ever wondered who they are and what they do […]
A Black-, women-, and sister-owned coffee shop on 24th Street, Drip Espresso is on a mission to center espresso, community, and culture. Come connect, learn, and engage with your friends and community while enjoying delicious drinks and pastries with ingredients sourced locally from BIPOC, women, or LGBTQIA+ vendors.