Welcome to the New Growth Division

Our Mission Statement

Through quality relationships with all stakeholders, the New Growth Division will direct new development consistent with the vision of the City, will finance and build the necessary infrastructure and community facilities, consistent with financing plans, and nurture community organizations.

Our Legacy

Creation of diverse, mixed use, smart growth communities empowered to sustain healthy neighborhoods.

Who are we?

The New Growth Division is a function of the Planning Department dedicated to overseeing the development and monitoring of new growth and infill areas. Dedicated staff are:

Scot Mende
New Growth Manager
smende@cityofsacramento.org
Desmond Parrington
Infill Coordinator
dparrington@cityofsacramento.org
Ellen Marshall
Senior Planner
emarshall@cityofsacramento.org
Arwen Wacht
Associate Planner
awacht@cityofsacramento.org

Projects and Information

North Natomas (Implementation and monitoring)
Sutter's Landing Park Area Master Plan
Sphere of Influence/Annexations
Natomas Joint Vision

Quarterly Activity Reports

Spring 2008 Annexation Program Activity Report (PDF, 702 KB)

Summer 2008 Annexation Program Activity Report (PDF, 2.08 MB)

Fall 2008 New Growth Quarterly Activity Report (PDF, 2.82 MB)