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Developer buys 30 acres in North San Jose, plans major tech campus

Justin — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 22:26:04 +0000

Discussion of recent office market activity in San Jose and Silicon Valley more broadly.

Developer buys 30 acres in North San Jose, plans major tech campus | Business News.

Downtown San Jose road work will result in better biking

Justin — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 16:47:26 +0000

Road repair on several streets in San Jose is underway, in conjunction with improving the bike lane network downtown and an upcoming new bike share program.

Downtown San Jose road work will result in better biking – San Jose Mercury News.

Oakland Army Base development clears hurdle

Justin — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 17:45:43 +0000

Update: Council approves deal.

Council approves $1 billion Oakland Army Base deal – Inside Bay Area.

Warehousing and logistics use for the Oakland Army Base site set to go to Oakland City Council next Tuesday.

Oakland Army Base development clears hurdle – ContraCostaTimes.com.

Reviving the News

Justin — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 17:45:19 +0000

After an eight-month hiatus as we worked full time on Plan Bay Area, the region’s first Sustainable Communities Strategy, I’m bringing inFOCUS back to life.

Major changes may be coming to El Camino Real

Justin — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 00:15:44 +0000

Mercury News article discusses the Grand Boulevard Initiative efforts for El Camino Real, and the proposal for bicycle & pedestrian, as well as bus rapid transit improvements (including dedicated bicycle and bus lanes).

Major changes may be coming to El Camino Real – San Jose Mercury News.

Union Pacific puts 147 acres up for sale next to Fremonts Tesla factory

Justin — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 00:00:28 +0000

Union Pacific will be accepting offers for purchase and development of two large parcels of land next to the future Warm Springs BART station in Fremont.

Union Pacific puts 147 acres up for sale next to Fremonts Tesla factory – Inside Bay Area.

Plan envisions a denser, taller North Fair Oaks neighborhood

Justin — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 22:08:01 +0000

North Fair Oaks Community Plan draft document readied for community workshop and presentation to the Planning Commission and San Mateo County Board of Supervisors.

Plan envisions a denser, taller North Fair Oaks neighborhood – San Jose Mercury News.

A $4 million makeover on The Alameda in San Jose is a step closer to reality

Justin — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 18:58:00 +0000

Work is moving ahead on establishing a financing district to maintain improvements to The Alameda in San Jose, a segment of the Grand Boulevard that stretches up the peninsula along El Camino Real.

While funding for the improvements has been secured, the City has been looking to the adjacent property owners to fund the maintenance and upkeep once the improvements are in place.

Planned improvements to the street include new lighting, landscaping, and raised medians, along with improved pedestrian safety features such as enhanced crosswalks and sidewalk bulb-outs.

A $4 million makeover on The Alameda in San Jose is a step closer to reality. – San Jose Mercury News.

San Jose City Council approves preliminary plan for ‘Grand Central Station’ of the West

Justin — Tue, 03 May 2011 21:41:56 +0000

In a special study session, San Jose City Council discussed the preferred alternative for the Diridon Station Area Plan and gave direction to staff to begin environmental review for the plan.

San Jose City Council approves preliminary plan for ‘Grand Central Station’ of the West – San Jose Mercury News.

Newarks Dumbarton development inches forward

Justin — Tue, 03 May 2011 21:24:43 +0000

Newark City Council discusses Dumbarton Transit-Oriented Development project for 200-acres on the western edge of town.

Newarks Dumbarton development inches forward – Inside Bay Area.