Midtown Sacramento is poised to grow its affordable housing stock with the addition of Sakura, a new development bringing 134 units to 16th and T streets. The groundbreaking ceremony for the project, which integrates residential space with ground-floor commercial opportunity, was recently held with city, county, and state representatives present alongside partners Capitol Area Development Authority (CADA) and Mutual Housing California. This development represents a concerted effort to address the housing affordability crisis within the city.
Previously a home to a car repair establishment, the Sakura project will reshape the site into a five-story building, hosting 2,499 square feet dedicated to retail or other commercial uses. With a completion date set for summer 2027, Sakura is designed to be transit-oriented and supportive of sustainable community growth. As Sacramento City Express reported, Councilmember Phil Pluckebaum commented on the necessity of affordable housing, praising the collaboration between CADA and Mutual Housing California for making the Sakura project possible.
State funding plays a critical role in Sakura’s financial structure, with resources allocated from the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC) Program. This state initiative not only supports housing developments but also aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through strategic planning that links housing, transportation, and land-use. A significant loan from the AHSC will fund much of Sakura, accompanied by a transportation grant for Sacramento City aimed at enhancing infrastructure around S Street to benefit pedestrians, cyclists, and public transit users.
Breathing new life into the area, Sakura will feature lifestyle and convenience amenities such as free community Wi-Fi, resident services, and ample space for leisure and domestic routines – including a dog run and on-site laundry facilities. According to the Sacramento City Express, AHSC funds will also help mitigate the risk of neighborhood displacement through the CLTRE Keeper Program. Sakura’s residential component consists mainly of studio and one-bedroom units for households earning 30% to 60% of the area median income, with an additional two-bedroom unit set aside for the property manager.
