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We are an “action tank” – a vast network of people and organizations dedicated to securing the social, environmental and economic health of the Sacramento Region.  We act as a bridge, providing collaborative planning, objective problem solving, and impartial research and information
for sound decision-making. 


Valley Vision has a Strategic Alliance with the Center for fact-based collaborative decision-making in the six-county Sacramento Region.

       
   
   


Julia Burrows Joins VV!

It’s true!  Valley Vision has hired former Roseville Deputy City Manager and Economic Development Director Julia Burrows as our newest managing partner.  To learn more, click here.

Valley Vision Mural Contest!
We are offering a $1,000 dollar cash prize to the local artist who comes up with a winning design for our exterior office wall on the corner of 24th and Broadway. Click here for more details!

Mayor Johnson and Valley Vision Team up on “GreenWise”
Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson has launched “GreenWise,” a region-wide initiative to catapult the area onto the top of national and international lists for clean energy business growth, green building standards and financing options, resident “green IQ,” and more.  VV Managing Partner Julia Burrows is the overall project manager.  To learn more, click here

McGeorge Dean Joins Valley Vision Board!
Elisabeth Parker, the Dean of McGeorge School of Law, has accepted Valley Vision’s invitation to join the Board of Directors.  Dean Parker’s background is impressive.  Prior to becoming dean of McGeorge in 2002, she served as General Counsel for the University of Wisconsin, General Counsel to the U.S. National Security Agency, Principal Deputy Legal Advisor to the U.S. State Department, and General Counsel to the CIA.  We are honored to have her as Valley Vision’s 26th Director.  Click here to learn more.

Green Capital Alliance

The Green Capital Alliance

Uniting business, education, labor, utility and economic development organizations in coordinated actions that are strengthening our green technology sector and transforming our region into a sustainability leader.

 

Community Health Access Pilot

In response to critical needs of our healthcare community and underserved populations, Valley Vision is identifying the strengths and weakness within the health system network.

 

         
CAP

Cleaner Air Partnership

An award-winning collaboration between the business, public health and environmental communities working to meet clean air standards to protect health and promote economic growth.

 

Community Needs Assessment

Valley Vision is working with the region’s four not-for-profit health systems to create an interactive web site mapping the priority health issues and assets in four area counties.

 

         

Youth Development Project

Valley Vision is working with the City's youth Tsar, local foundations, and youth-serving organizations in the Sacramento Area to help set a common vision and shared goals to improve the lives of area youth.

 

 

Regional Broadband Project

Valley Vision is investigating ways to improve digital access to all corners of our region and bolster promising e-health initiatives here.

         

Regional Food Access Project

The newest Valley Vision project is building a regional coalition to promote policies that improve healthy food access and food security in underserved communities.