DOCO Recognized by ICSC with Prestigious MAXI Award in Global Retail Competition for First-Time Block Party

Sacramento, Calif. – ICSC (International Council of Shopping Centers), the world’s largest retail real estate organization, has recognized DOCO (Downtown Commons) with a 2020 MAXI Award in the “Experiential” category for shopping centers under 500,000 square feet in size. The prestigious award was earned for the large-scale DOCO Block Party that took place in September 2019 and was organized in partnership with the Sacramento Kings. The free, open-air event included interactive experiences and hands-on art activities, entertaining live music including a high-energy performance by pop icon and reality TV star Vanilla Ice, special tenant activations and more, seeing approximately 12,000 community members in attendance. View a video recap of the day here.

“DOCO was developed to serve as a gathering place to showcase the best of our region and we’re humbled to have received three prestigious industry awards honoring unique and experience-based activations during its first two years in operation,” said Sacramento Kings President of Business Operations John Rinehart. “The first-ever DOCO Block Party in 2019 was an incredible team effort that provided a great opportunity for our community to connect, interact and create very memorable experiences.”

Each year, the MAXI Awards recognize innovative events, programs and technologies that add value to shopping centers and companies across the United States. Categories are designed to recognize the evolution of the industry while rewarding creativity and innovation with Gold, Silver, and Finalist distinctions. For the 2020 competition, there were 268 total entries from the U.S. and Canada submitted in 10 categories. This latest award for DOCO is in addition to two others received in 2019: 

2020

• Experiential – Silver Award for DOCO Block Party

2019

• Innovation – Silver Award for DOCO Farm to Fork Brunch
• Community – Silver Award for “On the Green” Community Event Series 

An outdoor plaza located in the heart of downtown Sacramento, DOCO remains open with safety modifications in place. Hours are currently Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. Some hours and offerings may be modified or differ slightly as deemed appropriate by individual businesses, and guests are encouraged to contact businesses directly to confirm hours, services and offerings.

Convenient parking is available in DOCO’s central garage with an entrance on J Street between 4th & 5th Streets. The elevators and escalators take guests up to the plaza’s main level and terrace near many of the restaurants, eateries, and retail tenants. Parking validation is available at most DOCO tenants with a purchase.  Convenient “to-go” parking is also available at 7th & K Streets for curbside pick-ups.

For more information about the variety of retail shopping, dining and service offerings at DOCO, please visit DOCOSacramento.com.

About DOCO (Downtown Commons)

Located adjacent to Golden 1 Center (the world’s most technologically advanced and sustainable arena), DOCO is an emerging entertainment and lifestyle district in Sacramento’s dynamic urban core showcased by incredible retail destinations, bars and restaurants, office space, residential units, the Sawyer Hotel (a 250-room boutique hotel managed by Kimpton Hotels), and the vibrant and iconic sculpture by Jeff Koons titled “Coloring Book.” 

For more information, visit www.docosacramento.com or follow DOCO on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Social Media Tags: #HelloDOCO, #InThisTogether