Railyards Central District
A vibrant urban destination, featuring the preservation of seven notable historic brick structures, the Central Shops, which were built by the railroad beginning in 1868.
Like the newly renovated Ferry Building Marketplace in San Francisco, one of the historic buildings will be transformed into a public marketplace, showcasing regional artisan food and wine producers within a European-style open market facility. The public marketplace will feature a variety of California wines and specialty food items, as well as meat and fish markets, bakeries, cheese shops and fine-dining restaurants that embrace the culture of the region and the valley’s ties to agriculture. The public marketplace will be served by a grand outdoor plaza which will host a farmers’ market and include outdoor seating, live entertainment and other amenities, becoming a regional gathering place for the community.
It’s anticipated that two of the vintage buildings will be renovated to create the new Railroad Technology Museum, expanding the offerings of the existing State Railroad Museum in Old Sacramento. The district will also feature a performing arts center, incorporating an intimate new Broadway style playhouse and concert hall with easy access to nearby art galleries, jazz clubs and outdoor restaurants.
