The document proposes transforming the closed Joseph Bonnheim Elementary School into a community resource center to address needs in the neighborhood. The area has seen declining opportunities as the school closed and jobs left. Residents expressed a desire for gathering spaces, recreation, and youth programs. The proposal is to use the gym, fields, and blacktop at the elementary school for these purposes. This could potentially increase jobs and skills in the area while providing valuable resources to the community by collaborating with local partners and volunteers.

1. JOSEPH BONNHEIM RESOURCE CENTER
BY ALYSSA CABALTERA, SUNG-LY IM,AND CLAUDINE JOY SANCHEZ

2. AREA IN QUESTION
Joseph Bonnheim Elementary School
7300 Marin Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95820
Closed due to low enrollment
Colonial Heights (census tract 30.0) & Tahoe Park (31.01)
Very residential
High population of the white elderly persons in single family homes and large amount of youth under 16 years old
Adequate public transportation system
Food desert
http://www.scusd.edu/school/joseph-bonnheim-campus

3. OTHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
The only one in the area is Earl Warren Elementary, however it’s located on the southern most edge
The closing of Joseph Bonnheim caused displacement of the youth and relocation to other elementary schools
The Neighboring Elementary Schools:
Tahoe
Mark Twain
Peter Burnett
Oak Ridge

4. BACKGROUND OF EMPLOYMENT CHARACTERISTICS
79.3%
10.1%
1.5%
4.2%
0.3%
4.6%
72.8%
27.2%
48.5%
51.5%
24.9%
58.0%
17.1%
70.7%
11.2%
1.3%
12.8%
0.6%
3.3%
80.2%
19.8%
46.3%
53.7%
20.7%
56.9%
22.4%
-100% -80% -60% -40% -20% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
White Alone
Black or African American Alone
American Indian or Alaska Native Alone
Asian Alone
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander Alone
Two or More Race Groups
Not Hispanic or Latino
Hispanic or Latino
Male
Female
Age 29 or younger
Age 30 to 54
Age 55 or older
Demographic Characteristics, 2011
Employed Residents Area Jobs
To summarize some
information, majority of
employed residents and people
with area jobs are white
residents.The main age
demographic for workers are
those above the age of 30.
For our proposal, we have
concluded that information
such as race and gender were
insignificant as evidence.There
were no points of
discrimination or sexism that
can contribute to our project.

5. AN OLDER NEIGHBORHOOD
Census data and interviews with people around the
neighborhood show that Colonial Heights andTahoe Park
is home to an older population.This is an area that people
like to retire to.
This chart shows a comparison of households in
comparison to Sacramento County.There are less people
under the age of 18 years in this neighborhood in
comparison to the whole.
Even though the percentage of people under 18 years of
age is significantly less, the neighborhood still holds the
families of people from these older generations.
Unfortunately, some families are moving out of this
neighborhood and to suburbs such as Natomas and Elk
Grove because there is lack of opportunity for their
children.
“When I grew up, I moved to Elk Grove with my daughter
and out of my mom’s house.”
35.90%
29.04%
31.70%
37.92%
18.50% 24.50%
8.70% 9.99%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Sacramento County Colonial Heights/Tahoe Park
Households byType
Householder is 65 years and over
Householder living alone and under 65 years
Households with one or more people 60 years and over
Households with one or more people under 18 years

6. DECREASE IN AREA JOBS = LESS OPPORTUNITIES
On February 22, 2013, the Sacramento City
Unified School District moved to close
Joseph Bonnheim Elementary School. Many
teachers were moved to schools that are
outside of the neighborhood.
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2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
NumberofEmployedResidents
Year
Employment by Industry for Jobs in the Area
Educational Services
Health Care and Social Assistance
Administration & Support, Waste Management and Remediation
Construction
Manufacturing
We see a decrease from 2008-2010 with a
rise of educational jobs going into 2011.
But with the school closed down, we only
know how much has changed.
Other than Educational Services, there are
also Health Care and Social Assistance Jobs,
Administration & Support,Waste
Management. Construction and
Manufacturing jobs have significantly
decreased.

7. EDUCATIONAL SERVICES IS ATREND
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2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
NumberofEmployedResidents
Year
Employment by Industry for Employed
Residents
Public Administration Health Care and Social Assistance
Retail Trade Educational Services
Accommodation and Food Services
Due to the lack of different types of
businesses in our area, one needs to
travel elsewhere for certain
industries. Retail Trade and
Accommodation and Food Services
are much more prevalent in areas
with more developed market
centers, which Colonial Heights and
Tahoe Park does not have. Public
Administration, since being tracked,
is popular but the spike is not as
prevalent as it looks.
Similar industry trends we see here
are health care and Social
Assistance and Educational Services.
These jobs are at an uprising as
these same industries in area jobs
decrease.

8. 41.2%
35.0%
1.9%
4.1%
5.5%
3.2%
6.0%
2.5%
43.4%
55.2%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
2003 2011
Where Employed Area Residents Work
Sacramento, CA
San Francisco, CA
Rancho Cordova, CA
Arden Arcade, CA
All Other Locations, CA
DECREASE IN JOBS = LESS OPPORTUNITIES
Majority of employed
area residents must
travel out of
Sacramento.
All Other Locations
includes but is not
limited to: Davis, Elk
Grove, San Jose,West
Sacramento, Roseville,
and Oakland.
In and Out Flow of Workers in 2011

9. DRIVING OUT OF TOWN
12.4% 12.0% 13.0% 13.8%
11.4% 13.6% 11.8% 13.9%
25.5%
32.8%
26.7%
32.1%
50.7%
41.6% 48.5%
40.2%
0%
100%
2002 2011 2002 2011
Employed Residents People in Area Jobs
Commute Distance, 2002 and 2011
Employed Residents and People In Area Jobs
Greater than 50 miles 25 to 50 miles 10 to 24 miles Less than 10 miles
Since 2002, more
people have to travel
outside of Colonial
Heights and Tahoe Park
to work. In agreement
with our data shown
previously, there are
less opportunities for
work in the area. Not
only do workers now
have to travel outside
of the area for work,
but they must also
drop their children off
to schools that are
already out of the
neighborhood.

10. WHATTHE NEIGHBORHOOD WANTS
Place for meetings:
“Recently, there was teenage girl who committed suicide on Marin. Many of the neighborhood gathered together and
agreed that we needed a neighborhood watch. But the problem is that there is no safe space for us to congregate.”
A park available for having picnics and for families to hang out
“The place I feel comfortable hanging out is the library.”
An updated baseball/softball area, more neighborhood sports
Upgraded basketball courts
“The unfortunate part about Joseph Bonnheim is that the area is gated. I’ve seen people jump the fence before to play
basketball. One time the area was gated, and I saw a family with a stroller walking her children around the park. How did
they get behind the gate? One time I wanted to open the gates for everyone, but it provided a liability for me. I would want
the city to knock down these gates and make the basketball courts and field available for everyone.”

11. JOSEPH BONNHEIM GYM

12. BASKETBALL BLACKTOP AND FIELD

13. PROPOSAL
Transform the elementary school into Joseph Bonnheim Resource Center
To begin, only make use of the blacktop, portables, gymnasium, restrooms, and field

14. IDEA INTO ACTION
We believe there is a lot of support around the neighborhood that want to turn Joseph Bonnheim into something
amazing.
Joseph Bonnheim Elementary was owned under the Sacramento City Unified School District (SCUSD)
The City of Sacramento is in charge of Parks and Recreation
By keeping in contact with both of the SCUSD and City of Sacramento, there can be a push to use the gym, field,
and blacktop as a recreational park and center.
With a lot of generated interest, we can gather the neighborhood together to speak about how they want to
change the school.

15. CLOSEST COMMUNITY CENTER
A) Location of new Joseph Bonnheim Resource
Center
B) Location of nearest community center, United IU
Mien Community Center.
Distance between the two centers is 2.2 miles.
Other community centers:
United IU Mien Community Center
George Sim Community Center
Fruitridge Community Center
Having a new resource center will highly benefit the
Tahoe Park neighborhood

16. BUS LINE NEAR CURRENT JOSEPH BONNHEIM ELEMENTARY
Closest bus line is the SACRT 212 on 21st Avenue
73rd Street (WB) and Quonset Dr (Wb)
About two blocks from the current Joseph
Bonnheim Elementary School

17. FOOD DESERT
There are very few places that provide fresh produce and the ones that do are either sub-par or far away
Welco Supermarket
mentioned by several residents as their go-to place, but would prefer a place within walking distance
Large selection including seafood and meats
Family Grocery
very small selection
not very fresh
overpriced
Tahoe Food Market (now closed)
Family Market
No produce
Convenient for sodas, alcohol, eggs, milk, and other processed or packaged snacks

18. HOWTHIS IS PLAUSIBLE
Only has to be facilitated by an entity/ institution because it is city owned land
Since it is city owned land, the public has access to the grounds and its amenities
The catch: whoever takes on the responsibility must be sure that all regulations and codes are up to date and are abided by.
Collaboration with UC Davis students, community members, and volunteers
Possible internship program with UC Davis Students
Willing and excited residents could participate in any department where they can best utilize their talents
Ex) teach classes, partake in supervision of the youth, dedicate free time to the upkeep of the facility, etc.
Clear Communication and enthusiasm!
Only take over part of Joseph Bonnheim
Gymnasium, portables, field, and, restrooms, and blacktop area

19. POSSIBLE PROGRAMS
Classes to expand skill set of the community
Ex) cooking, child care, health & nutrition, basic accounting, basic - advanced computer competency, etc.
Community Garden
To better the health of local residence
Invest time and money within own community
Walking distance
Child Care Services/ Recreation
So perhaps both parents can now enter the workforce
Safe place for the youth to congregate and engage in positive activities
Mentorship Program for theYouth
To increase the level of educational attainment ultimately bettering residence life chances

20. EDUCATIONAL SERVICE JOBS PREVAIL
With the recent closing of Joseph Bonnheim educational services has seen a drop
With the re-opening as a community center, professional educators who are also residents can now work again in the
community
Decrease commute time
Attraction of more professional educators adding to trend in growth of educational service jobs

21. JOSEPH BONNHEIM IS THE FUTURE
Increase amount of area interaction and area employment
Improve skillsets of the community that will benefit them
Bringing the neighborhood together