SPECIAL PROMOTIONAL SECTION
THE IMPORTANCE OF A MEGAREGION — PARTICULARLY DURING A PANDEMIC
Interviews by Christina Kiefer
With the Greater Sacramento region ’ s lower cost of living , growing business opportunities and quality of life , paired with the Bay Area ’ s diversified , highly productive economy , the two regions have formally partnered — creating the Northern California Megaregion composed of 21 counties . The megaregion aims to strengthen the economy through improved transportation and interconnectivity as the number of commuters crossing regional boundaries continues to grow , supported by increased affordable housing outside the Bay Area and unified economic development across the region , keeping industries and jobs in Northern California .
Leading government and business experts weigh in on the goals of this effort and the important role this partnership will play in Northern California ’ s economic resilience and recovery .
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