Roseville ranked 21st greatest places to live

The city of Roseville was ranked the 21st best place to live in the nation for 2022 in July, according to Livability. Livability is a site that showcases the best in cities. Its most notable method to this showcase is through its Top 100 Best Places to Live lists. "Roseville is ranked the number one place to raise a family in California," said Roseville Councilmember Scott Alvord at Wednesday's City Council meeting, because of "the amenities, the parks, the nice roads, the libraries and the excellent public safety" the city offers. The July honor is one of many national recognitions that Roseville has received in the past five years. According to the city of Roseville's press release about the Livability achievement, Roseville has also been recognized for the following: Best City to Live in California (2020), Fifth Best Place to Live in the U.S. if You Work From Home (2021) and Sixth Best Place to Retire in the U.S. (2018). In order to uphold the city's amenities, the city works to improve its economy, as seen by the council approving the Economic Development Strategy at Wednesday's council meeting. The Economic Development Strategy's goal for Roseville is to "enhance economic vitality," according to economic development director Melissa Anguiano. According to Livability, Roseville is home to 150,000-plus residents and the city has many amenities. "Its bustling downtown houses, unique shops (selling everything from coffee to acoustic musical instruments and upcycled art), a growing arts scene, and sublime food and drink options (The Place has ah-mazing pizza)," Livability said. "Plus the area's strong industries, like public administration, health care, construction and education, make it easy for people to launch or grow a career, making Roseville one of the best places to live in the U.S." Various parks for residents to enjoy include Royer Park, Kaseberg Park, Mahany Park, Weber Park and many more, according to Roseville Parks and Recreation. Old Town and Downtown Roseville are filled with a variety of restaurants to enjoy, such as Pacific Street Cafe, Old Town Pizza, Goose Port, The Union, Goldfield, Four Score Coffee House and The Place, according to Go Downtown Roseville. Although the city started small back in 1909 when it was founded, it has grown considerably within the past 10 years. When the city was originally founded, there was a population of about 2,000 to 3,000, according to the History of Roseville. Since 2010, the city has gone from a population of 118,788 to 151,901, a 28-percent population increase, according to California Department of Finance data. Roseville now hosts a multitude of special events. With the newest addition of the Roebbelen Center @The Grounds at 700 Event Center Drive in 2020, Roseville has hosted Roseville Comic-Con, Jurassic Empire, the Northern California Volleyball Association Tournament and much more. Downtown Roseville also hosts various events, including Roseville BikeFest, Food Truck Mania, Turkey Trot, Friday Night Flicks and Family Fun Night. A complete list of Roseville's Best Place to Live achievements can be found at https://www.roseville.ca.us/cms/One.aspx?portalId=7964922&pageId=18085228.