Elk Grove, CA

Elk Grove, CA rewards homeless residents for clearing encampment trash

The city issues trash bags to homeless residents for litter cleanup. Participants receive grocery gift cards worth up to $20 for gathering and loading trash into city trucks every two weeks. Elk Grove officials reported that the program spent less in one year than one month of cleanups conducted by city workers. Homeless residents make their own dietary choices and develop connections with city services that can lead to permanent housing.

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Elk Grove, CA

United States

Elk Grove, CA attracts shoppers to area businesses with Local Pass incentive program

City officials worked with the local Chamber of Commerce and Explore Elk Grove on an easy-to-use system for boosting the local economy. Interested residents sign up for free through the program's website and receive digital passes via text message. Shoppers scan their passes at participating shops to access exclusive deals and enter prize drawings. Elk Grove Local Pass includes free consultations and lessons along with discounts on a wide range of goods.

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Elk Grove, CA

United States

Elk Grove, CA is converting a conventional detention basin into a multi-use benefit basin

This pilot project converts a 6.3 acre conventional detention basin into a multi-use benefit basin. The retrofits will increase water quality benefits, enhance upland habitat, recharge the aquifer, and improve recreational/aesthetic opportunities for the surrounding community.

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Elk Grove, CA

United States