About Ramona Village

As part of Sacramento State's "Destination 2010" strategic plan, the 25-acre Ramona Avenue site near campus is on track to develop into an urban village for faculty and staff. At build-out, Ramona Village will have several hundred new single- and multi-family homes, plus streets, parks, community facilities, and a business district. Homes will be priced below market rates, because the University will retain ownership of the land, selling only the improvements. "Smart growth" and "green construction" principles will be incorporated throughout the Village.

The primary purpose for this project is to provide housing opportunities for Sacramento State faculty and staff that remain forever affordable.  The high cost of local housing has inhibited the University's efforts to recruit new faculty and retain existing employees.  Providing affordable new housing will help to attract faculty and staff, enabling the University to maintain a high-quality educational experience for its students.

The project will emphasize pedestrian-friendly site planning features, significant transit orientation and sustainable building construction, focusing on the efficient use of energy, resources, and materials.

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