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Dec 28, 2024 · Developer incentives. The San Jose City Council voted unanimously in June to extend the existing downtown residential high-rise program to reduce developer costs in an effort to spark more incentives for housing construction.. Under the new program, developers who build the first 2,000 homes receive a 100% cut in construction taxes and a 50% reduction in park fees.

Jan 23, 2025 · San Jose’s largest congregate homeless shelter serving individuals has been updated to offer more privacy for residents. The 250-bed Boccardo Reception Center on Little Orchard Street, operated by nonprofit HomeFirst, has gone through a $150,000 renovation funded by Housing Industry Foundation.

Jan 24, 2025 · Don't miss a story. Get San José Spotlight headlines delivered to your inbox. As San Jose crunches the numbers in its upcoming budget, a larger than expected shortfall looms on the horizon, along with another round of department cuts and potential layoffs. San Jose initially anticipated a budget ...

5 days ago · A busy Campbell corner with multiple businesses could transform into more than 100 homes. San Francisco-based City Ventures has submitted plans for a 173-home housing development with eight, 4-story buildings and another 5-story building at 700 W. Hamilton Ave. near San Tomas Expressway.

Jan 28, 2025 · Santa Clara County’s state-mandated housing plans have been approved — nearly two years after the deadline. The Board of Supervisors unanimously voted Tuesday to approve the county’s housing element, which details how officials plan to meet state housing goals over the next eight years to account for population growth and other community needs.

Dec 27, 2024 · This year also saw the exit of one San Jose police chief and the appointment of another, along with a new police auditor.Speaking of police – Joanne Segovia, former office manager of the city’s police union, pleaded guilty to her high-profile drug smuggling case in October. Politics. San Jose residents had their faith tested this year over child sex abuse scandals involving a youth pastor ...

Nov 22, 2024 · But the city has also faced setbacks with tiny home sites experiencing various delays. The modular homes at Branham Lane had numerous problems, including mold and plumbing. The latest issues found were deficiencies in the factory-installed waterproofing, as well as faulty installation of exterior protective finish.. San Jose has also ramped up removing trash around the waterways to address ...

May 15, 2024 · Tuesday’s protest came days after the San Jose Housing and Community Development Commission rejected recommending either proposal for reshuffling Measure E funds. Commissioners scorned the proposals for “abdicating” the city’s commitment to long-term homelessness solutions, with some saying it betrayed the trust of voters who passed the property transfer tax in 2020 with the goal of ...

Dec 11, 2024 · Jones served as District 1 councilmember from 2014 to 2022 and as vice mayor starting in 2019. He voted for the original El Paseo de Saratoga plan, which included 150 affordable apartments among the 994 total proposed.When the modified plan with only 38 affordable homes came back before the council on Tuesday, Jones told city leaders he was profoundly disappointed to see so many affordable ...