There are developments happening in Sacramento’s South Land Park. According to one South Land Park Neighborhood Association board member, Brian Ebbert there is a “clear incentive” for grocers to fill the empty space that exists at 5820 S. Land Park Drive which has been vacant since March when the store that currently existed there closed for bankruptcy. The idea now is to have a “reputable” grocer take over the space.
There have been some controversies however, with the space as the existing grocers that are located nearby could feel threatened by the addition of the potential competition. Two current examples of these are Sprouts Farmers Market and Nugget Market, with the potential of Raley’s store opening in a location nearby. So, it remains to be seen what will fill in the currently empty space.
This has not been the only pie where the South Land Park Neighborhood Association’s finger can be found. Back in August, nearly 500 locals from schools, businesses, elected professionals and more attended the National Night Out event that took place on 13th Street at the Alice Birney School. There was free food (prawns, hotdogs and cookies) and performances by iYa Taekwondo and the O’Hana dance group were enjoyed by all, along with the bouncing castle. The vendor fair also highlighted what’s great in the area including the Greenhaven Bike Shop, and Detail Maniac.