The Truckee River is an integral part of our community, an ecological gem that also provides a prime spot for recreation and fun. That is why the Truckee Town Council established the River Revitalization Steering Committee (R2SC) in May of 2023, as a specific action of the 2040 General Plan.
Since that time, the committee has met eight times and made a great deal of progress. The group of 18 community members have developed key themes to guide the committee’s focus. The three prevailing categories are:
- Restore: River Health & Access
- Revive: Community Economic Vitality
- Reimagine: The Vibe & Character
“When asked about things we love about the Truckee River, committee members identified the river as a connector to Town and the Legacy Trail, spending time with family and friends on or along the river, bike lanes, revitalized areas with sidewalks and outdoor spaces, the beauty and views, recreation, housing and river health,” said Truckee Town Manager Jen Callaway. “In contrast, when asked what we would like to see revitalized or improved, committee members highlighted buildings in disrepair, powerlines, equipment storage, storage buildings, road alignment, and lack of sidewalks, to highlight a few items.”
With these three themes in mind, the R2SC now wants to check in with the community, hear feedback and understand if they are in alignment with community expectations and priorities that will lead into developing the action plan.
“We hope the community will participate in one or more of these events and provide important feedback that will help steer the action plan development,” said Callaway. “We will be offering Coffee Talks and Taco Talks as a more casual way to join the conversation and engage with staff and committee members, participate in our online survey and opportunity mapping, or attend an in-person meeting or virtual meeting.”
Join an R2SC Event
Thursday April 11th from 10am to noon- Coffee with the Committee at Wild Cherries
Thursday April 18th from 4pm to 6pm- Taco Talk at the Lift Workspace
Monday April 22nd from 9am to 11am- Coffee with the Committee at Cornerstone Bakery
Saturday April 27th from 11am to 1pm -Meet at the Truckee River Legacy Trail on the Northern Trailhead at East River Street
Thursday May 2nd from 5:30pm to 7:30pm- Taco Talk with Spanish Interpretation Provided at Donner Creek Mobile Home Park