Santa Rosa’s Choice Environment

The Junior College Neighborhood reflects the history and vitality of Santa Rosa. Stately McDonald Avenue showcases the elegant homes built by Santa Rosa’s founding families. King Street reminds residents of the not-so-distant past, when walnut trees were cultivated by local farmers.

You can still see evidence of the rail tracks that ran along Pacific Avenue and North Street. Our streets and yards are shaded by Redwood, Sycamore, Cedar of Lebanon, Magnolia, and many other inspiring varieties of trees.

The Neighborhood’s residents are close to downtown and to the Junior College, and value each other as neighbors.

We gather in our neighborhood parks for produce exchanges.

A few of us open our yards for community gardens. Our neighbors share Meyer lemon, quince, guava, figs, pears, and many other types of fruit from our trees.

The Neighborhood values innovation and community living.

The Humboldt Bicycle Boulevard encourages bicycle use; native plants and flowers abound; and the community bulletin board puts us in touch with each other.

Generations of Santa Rosa families have called the Junior College neighborhood their home. Many of Santa Rosa’s newest residents have found that this is a place where they are quickly welcomed and can establish their own roots in this diverse and energetic community.

Humboldt Bike Boulevard

The board of directors of the JCNA endorses the concept of the traffic calming features (Bike Blvd) that are now being tested on Humboldt St. The following are responses, in Q&A format, to some of the questions raised at the recent public meetings.

The following were all developed by JC area neighbors who are in favor of the Bike Blvd:

HBB Questions and Answers (pdf)

UPDATE FROM SUPPORT HUMBOLDT BIKE BLVD: 5-10-10 (pdf)

Click above to view the latest from Neighbors in Support of HBB

Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Brd Meeting 3-18-10:(pdf)

Click on above to view the latest from the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board meeting with City staff on 3/18 and their recommendations.

Here Are Several Pertinent Videos:

• Petaluma – McDowell Blvd Roudabout (click here to view video)

• Portland Oregon – Bicycle Boulevards -