Across our California Cultural Districts revitalization efforts are well underway, making our townships more walkable with trails, new park access, and the promise of art installations.

Every Saturday afternoon for the last two years, InConcert Sierra staff and volunteers have guided over a thousand people through a thrilling exercise in possibility; daring visitors to dream up a state-of-the-art event complex and acoustic music hall that would solidify Nevada County’s reputation as a premier destination for arts, culture and classical music.

When Nevada City’s Bailey Hotel burned down in 1863, local citizens saw an opportunity. With the help of a fundraiser and a ball, they raised money to revamp the building as a theatre.

“The Underground House” is one of several creative housing projects coming through Nevada County’s Building Department, and is an example of what the future of sustainable housing could look like.

What does a library look like in a town that values art, culture, and community? The answer is taking shape as the Friends of the Truckee Library LibraryUP campaign gathers community input and works with stakeholders to create a new library that truly belongs to local residents.