Community Initiative
Weaver Forward
Reimagining Downtown Weaverville
The non-profit Trinity County Community Development Corporation (TCDC) has been awarded a $50,000 Rural Business Development Grant from USDA Rural Development to support the Weaver Forward project.
Weaver Forward brings together ideas the community has talked about for decades for central Weaverville: connecting trails along Sidney Gulch and Weaver Creek, restored salmon habitat, better protection from flooding, and a downtown that's more connected and vibrant. Over the next year, this grant will fund the planning that turns those ideas into something we can build together. That means conversations with residents, businesses and partners, artist renderings so people can see what's possible, early work on rights-of-way, and a business plan to guide what comes next.
TCDC is the grant recipient, and will be working with many partners who have carried pieces of this vision for years. We're grateful to USDA Rural Development for the support, and to everyone who helped put the application together.
You'll hear more from us as the community conversations begin, and we hope you'll join in.
This is Trinity County.
A multi-faceted downtown revitalization initiative bringing together housing, creek restoration, accessible trails, and community spaces. Backed by a growing coalition of local and regional partners.
Multi-faceted approach includes mixed housing and commercial development, ADA-accessible all-season trail along Weaver Creek and Sidney Gulch, stream and floodplain restoration, and deep community engagement.
The project combines economic development, environmental restoration, and recreational access to create a sustainable future for Weaverville while honoring the natural and cultural heritage of Trinity County.
Project Components
Downtown Block Redevelopment
Mixed housing and commercial development on key Weaverville parcels. Revitalizing the downtown core with contemporary design respectful of local character.
Weaver Creek Trail
ADA-accessible, all-season recreational trail connecting parks to downtown. Provides safe pedestrian access and scenic overlooks along the creek.
Stream Restoration
Weaver Creek and Sidney Gulch habitat restoration. Focus on coho salmon recovery and floodplain restoration to enhance ecological health.
Community Engagement
Public workshops, planning charettes, and ongoing resident input. Ensuring the project reflects community priorities and needs.
The Coalition Behind Weaver Forward
Project Timeline
Planning & Permitting
2026–27
Implementation
After planning