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253 Race Street

Construction

253 Race Street, San Jose, CA 95126

Project Overview

• Project Type: Affordable Housing + Active Ground Floor

• Owner/Developer: The Core Companies / Santa Clara County Housing Authority

• Presented to our members: August 2018

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Catalyze SV evaluates project sustainability, equity, and vibrancy. Learn about our project review process.

253 Race Street Project Scorecard

253 Race Street by The Core Companies includes 91 senior apartments in a 5-story (4 floors living over 1 floor parking) building and 116 family apartments in a 6-story (4 floors living over 2 floors parking) building. Both buildings provide generous common open space in the form of courtyards and indoor amenities. The buildings are separated by a promenade that also serves as a driveway to access both buildings’ garages. The site is in a transit-rich neighborhood and within walking distance of two vibrant commercial/retail corridors. Project Update: The Core Companies / Santa Clara County Housing Authority 2,154 sq ft Commercial on Race Street. They have also re-oriented the promenade to provide vehicle entry on Grand Avenue and an expanded pedestrian promenade and bike and pedestrian paseo. Parking in both buildings was reduced and a bike kitchen and secure storage rooms were added to both the Senior and Family buildings. With these improvements that were in-line with Catalyze SV Member feedback the project would likely score higher.

253 Race Street scored an overall 3.33 out of 5 from our Project Advocacy Committee members.

Community Score: 3/5

Vibrancy Score: 2/5

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Transportation Score: 3/5

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Intensity/Zoning Score: 5/5

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Sustainability Score: 3/5

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Affordability Score: 4/5

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Legacy Score: N/A /5

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