Will the New Flood Safety Center Wreck the Parkway?
Does a 200,000 square foot office building belong here? (click to enlarge)
If you ever run, walk or ride through the American River Parkway near Hazel Avenue, you should be paying attention.
The US Bureau of Reclamation, National Weather Service and California Department of Water Resources are considering siting a new, 200,000 square foot, Joint Operations Center on property along the American River Parkway near Nimbus Dam and Hazel Avenue.
The construction and siting of this facility, along with 800 parking spaces and 600 workers, would negatively impact our use of the parkway for recreation and bicycle commuting. The proposed site would be squeezed between Gold Point Lane and the bike trail adjacent to the Fish Hatchery. (Google Map)