Goals of the Assessment

aims & outcomes

The mission of the Office of Nighttime Economy is to ensure a safe, vibrant, and well managed nightlife in Sacramento. The Sociable City Assessment will help the city further this mission. The assessment will establish a blueprint to identify areas for improvement, track progress and coordinate an action plan, as well as provide an evaluation of trends impacting Sacramento’s social economy.

Aims

  • Preserve and advocate for social, cultural and economic value of dining and entertainment
  • Examine risk factors for crime, harm and disorder in social districts
  • Sustain peaceful co-existence of residents and businesses in mixed-use areas
  • Enhance communication between government and businesses regarding policy, procedures and resource allocation

Outcomes

  • Select and train dedicated staff to become leading advocates for a safe and vibrant life at night
  • Identify a citywide alliance model to implement a consensus-driven action plan
  • Establish data collection methods to evaluate and monitor progress over time in sociability, risk and compliance
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