June 25, 2026 /Author: the Railyards
5 Infill Projects Adaptively Reusing Historic Railyards
Infill projects help to build and foster new community spaces. Here are 5 examples of how they are being used nationally.
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As the Railyard’s retail and entertainment heart, life in the district revolves around Central Shops
Visitors and residents receive a wam greeting as they leave the Intermodal Tunnel from Sacramento Valley Station
As the district’s main plaza, the Transfer Yard is always active
From diners at Transfer Table Pavilion to concert goers at Paint Shop, Central Shops is always buzzing with moving experiences
From day to night, Transfer Yard plaza is alive with people exploring the interactive art instillations
Central Shops grounds the Railyards with cosmopolitan green space and curated dining and shopping
Built to
move you
Sacramento’s
[oldest]
Newest
urban district
Sacramento’s [oldest]
Newest urban district
Newest urban district
EST.
1862
Explore Projects at The Railyards
An All-Way Ticket to The Railyards’ second chapter
For over a century, the Railyards’ took you to new places—now, the destination is where your journey begins. Sacramento’s (oldest) newest urban district is built to move you in a different way, with welcoming community, enriching experiences, and better ways of living.
Tools of the Trade
Dig through the past to learn about
the Railyards’ historic first chapter.
Lay of the Land
Map of The Railyards
880
Yards of Riverfront Access
30
Acres of Open Greenspace
500K
Square Feet of Energized Retail Space
5M
Square Feet of Innovative Commercial Space
6-10K
Residential Units
3700
Colorful Seats at Paint Shop Concert Venue
The Railyards Then & Now
Chapter One:
From Capital City to
Innovation Capital
1862
Chapter Two:
The Center of Something New
NOW
Forging a New Way to
Live in Sacramento
LIVE
Revitalizing the Railyards
Historic Marker Spirit
WORK
The Iron Heart of
the Railyards
MOVE
Forging a New Way of Living in Sacramento
Balancing the historical with the contemporary, sustainably-designed buildings now live within the Railyards, Sacramento’s (oldest) newest urban district. From modern offices to daily conveniences, almost anything can be reached by foot or public transit, moving thousands of residents toward a more engaged and enriched community.
Explore the Residences
LIVE
Explore Commercial Leasing
WORK
Revitalizing THE RAILYARDS HISTORIC MAKER SPIRIT
With a low cost of living and high quality of life, Sacramento is attracting top technology firms like Apple, Accenture, and Intel—and this is just the beginning. The Railyards offers a fresh opportunity to build a new hybrid workforce within a growing community.
THE IRON HEART OF THE RAILYARDS
Serving the Transcontinental Railroad for over 130 years, life at the Railyards still revolves around the Central Shops. Now the district’s retail and entertainment heart, nineteenth-century brick warehouses welcome energized eateries, buzzing bars, and even a colorful new concert venue.
Explore Central Shops
MOVE
All Lines Lead Here
All Lines Lead Here
As the Railyard’s retail and entertainment heart, life in the district revolves around Central Shops
Visitors and residents receive a wam greeting as they leave the Intermodal Tunnel from Sacramento Valley Station
As the district’s main plaza, the Transfer Yard is always active
From diners at Transfer Table Pavilion to concert goers at Paint Shop, Central Shops is always buzzing with moving experiences
From day to night, Transfer Yard plaza is alive with people exploring the interactive art instillations
Central Shops grounds the Railyards with cosmopolitan green space and curated dining and shopping
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