Project Advocacy Committee - Development Review
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675 East Santa Clara St. by EdenCoreESC, LLC proposes 3 publicly funded developments – a 7-story 100% affordable larger-family housing, a 5-story 100% affordable senior housing, and affordable for-sale townhomes on 2.78 acres site, with total 213 units of affordable housing units.
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Project scored 3.2 out of 5 (October 2023) - Located in the Downtown San Jose neighborhood.
380 North First Street by MSASA Properties LLC proposes a 7-story apartment building with 118 rental units and 74 garage parking stalls to replace an existing office building and a surface parking lot beside it.
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Project scored 3.5 out of 5 (September 2023) - Located in the Downtown San Jose neighborhood.
Castro Commons by GPR Ventures proposes a seven-story mixed-use project offering 128 new condominiums with 15% on-site affordable units and some vibrant community amenities.
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Project scored 4 out of 5 (August 2023) - Located in the Old Mountain View neighborhood.
1271-1279 East Julian Street by Melanie Griswold proposes a seven-story building offering 140 apartments on a 0.97 acre site with 10% on-site affordable units accessible to those earning less than 30% of the Area Median Income (AMI).
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Project scored 3.33 out of 5 (July 2023) - Located in the Wooster neighborhood.
Camden Place by Abode Communities proposes a 6-story building including 90 units ranging from studios to three-bedroom homes, all of which are 100% affordable and accessible to individuals earning between 30% and 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI).
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Project scored 3.5 out of 5 (June 2023) - Located in the Cambrian Park neighborhood.
2655 The Alameda by Kapital Partners proposes a four-story retail and residential mixed-use development on a 0.4-acre vacant parcel. The structure will consist of 1540 sq. ft. of ground floor commercial space and 39 residential (1 and 2 bedroom) units above.
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Project scored 3.8 out of 5 (April 2023) - Located in the Santa Clara University neighborhood.
2628-2638 Union Ave. by Maracor Development proposes a 6-story building composed of five wood-frame stories over one level of podium. The 220 units proposed will range from studios to three-bedroom homes. This proposal is 100% affordable and will be accessible to those earning between 30% and 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI).
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Project scored 3.8 out of 5 (March 2023) - Located in the Cambrian Park neighborhood.
610 East Santa Clara by HS Santa Clara proposes a truly mixed use project with residential units, office, and ground floor retail space. The project will be less than one mile away from the new BART station.
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Project scored 3.3 out of 5 ( February 2023) - Located in the Naglee Park neighborhood.
70-80 North 27th Street by HC Investment Associates is slated to be within walking distance to VTA's upcoming BART Phase II Expansion. It proposes 198 units, including 30 affordable homes.
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Project scored 4.0 out of 5 ( January 2023) - Located in the Five Wounds/ Little Portugal neighborhoods.
Berryessa / North San Jose Transit Center by Affirmed Housing proposes a 10-story building consisting of 9-stories of residential over ground floor parking and amenities. The proposal will provide 193, 100% affordable homes within walking distance to the Berryessa BART Station.
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Project scored 4.5 out of 5 (December 2022) - Located adjacent to the Berryessa / North San Jose Station.
Diridon Plaza by Caltrain proposes two buildings across the Diridon Station that will provide over 1.2 million square feet of office space. The ground floor will provide commercial retail options and an open plaza.
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Project scored 4.0 out of 5 (November 2022) - Located across the Diridon Station in San Jose.
1371 Kooser by Affirmed Housing is a proposal that will replace the now closed Chuck E. Cheese restaurant with a 7-story, 100% affordable housing building. The proposal consists of studios, one, two, and three-bedroom homes for residents needing supportive housing and those earning up to 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI).
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Project scored 4.3 out of 5 (October 2022) - Located at the corner of Kooser and Dellwood Way in San Jose.
Mission Point by Kylli Inc is a transformative project proposed in Santa Clara. The vision of a complete neighborhood comes to live within vast amounts of open space and proximity to retail. It proposes approximately 1,800 residential homes, 3 million square feet of office/lab space, a grocery story, and a childcare facility.
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Project scored 4.0 out of 5 (September 2022) - Located along Tasman Drive in Santa Clara.
Stevens Creek Promenade by Miramar (Previously by Fortbay) is a revised mixed-use development previously presented in April 2018. It now includes 580 residential units, including 173 affordable homes. It proposes a 250-room hotel as well as roughly 8,500 square feet of commercial space. Lastly, includes a .8 acre promenade extending from Stevens Creek Blvd to Albany Drive.
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Member feedback on revised proposal (August 2022).
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Project scored 3.67 out of 5 (April 2018) - Located at 4300 Stevens Creek Boulevard in San Jose.
275 Saratoga by Swenson is an assisted living & memory care facility proposed in the City of Santa Clara. The project will be built on a 1.4-acre site and consists of a 4-story building with capacity for 97 assisted living and 24 memory care units.
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Project scored 4.8 out of 5 (July 2022) - Located at the corner of Saratoga & Prudridge Avenue in Santa Clara.
Civic Center Family Housing by Charities Housing is a 108-unit, 100% affordable housing project proposed in Santa Clara. The project features studios up to three-bedroom homes with an AMI ranging from 30%-50%.
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Project scored 4.1 out of 5 (June 2022) - Located at the corner of Civic Center Drive & Lincoln Street in Santa Clara.
80 Saratoga by Maracor is a mixed-use proposal of 200 residential units located at the old Silicon Valley YMCA site. This 100% affordable housing project will provide a varierty of amenities for residents and community.
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Project scored 4.8 out of 5 (April 2022) - Located at the corner of Saratoga & Kestone Avenue in Santa Clara.
Seely / Montague by Hanover Co. is a mixed-use project consisting of 22 acres proposing 1,470 residential homes, a public park to be dedicated to the City of San Jose, and commercial space to attract a grocery retailer.
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Our members only provided feedback (March 2022) - Located adjacent to the Coyote Creek Trail at the corner of Seely Avenue and Montague Expressway.
3900 Thornton Avenue by Resources for Community Development (RCD) is a mixed-use project proposing a 5-story, 128 units located at the corner of Post Street & Thornton Avenue in Fremont. This project was scored in partnership with Fremont for Everyone.
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Project scored 3.8 out of 5 (February 2022) - Located at the corner of Thornton and Post Street in Fremont.
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Fremont For Everyone scored the project a 4.0 out of 5 (February 2022). *Difference in scores shows our members' divergent views on Parking and Vibrancy*
Almaden Apartments by Affirmed Housing is a senior residential project proposing 80 units located at the corner of Almaden Road & Canoas Garden Ave. The project is 100% affordable, and residents will receive VTA transit passes, continuing education, and a computer room.
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Project scored 3.5 out of 5 (January 2022) - Located at 2080 Almaden Road & 2112 Canoas Garden Ave.
Apollo Tower by Urban Catalyst is a mixed-use, market-rate project proposing 497 units and 8,472 square feet of ground retail space, as well as 15,954 square feet of common space and residential amenities.
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Project scored 3.25/5 (December 2021) - Located at 60 Stockton Ave in San Jose
Parkmoor (Hub) by SCC Office of Supportive Housing/ Allied Housing is a mixed-use 100% affordable housing project with 81 homes and 16,948 square feet of commercial space for a new Hub Youth Center
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Project scored 4/5 (November 2021) - Located at 1510-1540 Parkmoor Ave in San Jose
Villas on The Row by PATH Ventures is a mixed-use 100% affordable housing project with 94 homes and 1,877 sq ft of commercial space.
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Project scored 4.44/5 (October 2021) - Located at 1921 W San Carlos Street in San Jose
19 North Second Street by Roygbiv Real Estate Development LLC is a mixed-use 100% senior affordable housing project with 220 homes and 18,643 sq ft of commercial and office space.
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Project scored 4.15/5 (October 2021) - Located at 19 North Second Street in Downtown San Jose
Clara Gardens by Resources for Community Development is a mixed-use 100% affordable housing project with 120 homes and 1,172 sq ft of active ground floor space.
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Project scored 4/5 (August 2021) - Located at 3550 El Camino Real in Santa Clara
605 South Second Street by Roygbiv Real Estate Development LLC is a 30-story high-rise affordable housing tower with 358 homes.
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Project scored 4.25/5 (June 2021) - Located in Downtown San Jose.
Downtown West by Google is an 84-acre master plan with 4,000 residential units, up to 7.3 million sq ft of office space, & up to 500k sq ft of active uses.
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Project re-scored 4.43/5 (May 2021) - Located near Diridon Station in San Jose.
1520 West San Carlos Street by MV3 LLC is a mixed-use development with 202 homes and 15,500 square feet of commercial space.
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Project scored 3.6/5 (April 2021) - Located at 1520 W. San Carlos St. in Midtown San Jose.
1530 West San Carlos Street by Studio Current is a mixed-use development with 173 homes and over 21,000 square feet of commercial space.
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Project re-scored 3.86/5 (April 2021) - Located at 1530 W. San Carlos St. in Midtown San Jose.
Freedom Circle by Greystar is a mixed-use project with 1,075 apartments, 2,500 sq ft of commercial space, and includes a 2-acre public park.
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Project scored 3.5/5 (March 2021) - Located at 3905 Freedom Circle in Santa Clara.
El Paseo de Saratoga by Sand Hill Property Company is a large mixed-use development with 990 homes, including 147 affordable and 165,000 square feet of commercial space.
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Project re-scored 4/5 (March 2021) - Located at 1550 El Paseo de Saratoga in San Jose.
Cambrian Park Village by Weingarten Realty Investors is a mixed-use development with housing, a hotel, retail, assisted living, and a public park in the Cambrian community of San Jose.
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Project scored 3.86/5 (February 2021) - Located at 14406 Union Ave in San Jose.
Dupont Station by MNN Diridon LLC is a mixed-use development with 689 homes (54% affordable) and 4,000 sq ft of commercial space.
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Project scored 4/5 (January 2021) - Located at 244 McEvoy in San Jose.
The Village at Roosevelt by First Community Housing is an affordable and supportive housing development with 125 homes and 2,400 sq ft of commercial space.
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Project scored 4/5 (December 2020) - Located at 995 East Santa Clara in San Jose.
675 East Santa Clara by Santa Clara County Housing Authority in an affordable housing development with 660 homes and 5,500 sq ft of retail.
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Project scored 3.5/5 (November 2020) - Located at 675 East Santa Clara Street in San Jose.
Republic @ Blossom Hill by Green Republic is a mixed-use market-rate & affordable housing development with retail, a public plaza, & a recreational trail.
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Project scored 4/5 (August 2020) - Located at Blossom Hill Light Rail Station in San Jose.
3090 South Bascom by Affirmed Housing is a 79-unit mixed-use affordable & supportive housing development in the Cambrian community of San Jose.
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Project scored 3.83/5 (July 2020) - Located at 3090 S. Bascom Ave. in San Jose.
Berryessa Flea Market Site by Borelli Investment Company is a 60-acre master planned area with up to 3,450 residential units and up to 3.4 million sq ft of office space that would replace the existing market.
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Project review letter by Catalyze SV and other community organizations (July 2020) - Located at the Berryessa BART Station in San Jose.
777 West San Carlos by Danco Communities is an affordable housing development with 154 homes and a childcare facility.
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Project scored 4.17/5 (June 2020) - Located at 777 West San Carlos in San Jose.
Spartan Heights by Brent Lee is a 25-story 330 units (1,579 bed) student housing development with 8,423 sq ft of commercial space.
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Project scored 3.86/5 (May 2020) - Located at 100 North 4th Street in San Jose.
Cityline Sunnyvale by Sares Regis is a mixed-use development with 786 homes, commercial space, and offices in downtown Sunnyvale.
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Project scored 3.5/5 (April 2020) - Located at 200 W Washington Ave. in Sunnyvale.
2070 Alum Rock Ave by RCPM Consultants is a mixed-use development with 44 homes and 3,000 sq ft of retail.
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Project scored 3.16/5 (April 2020) - Located at 2070 Alum Rock Ave in San Jose.
Meridian Ave by ROEM is a mixed-use development with 233 affordable homes and 1,780 square feet of ground-floor retail.
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Project scored 3.8/5 (February 2020) - Located at 971 Meridian Avenue in San Jose.
259 Meridian Ave by Strangis Properties includes 226 homes and 1,400 square feet of ground-floor commercial space.
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Project re-scored 3.8/5 (February 2020) - Located at 259 Meridian in Midtown San Jose.
1710 Moorpark by MidPen Housing and Immanuel Lutheran Church includes 107 affordable homes a 2,000 sq ft flex space, 37 parking spots for cars, 109 spots for storing bikes, and residents will receive VTA transit passes.
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Project scored 3.7/5 (September 2019) - Located at 1710 Moorpark Ave in San Jose.
1301 West San Carlos Street by The Core Companies is a mixed-use development with 230 homes and 3,600 square feet of retail.
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Project scored 3.8/5 (August 2019) - Located at 1301 W. San Carlos Street in San Jose
Ayer Station by The Kelsey includes 115 dwelling units (89 affordable and 26 market rate) of which 28 are for developmentally disabled and/or disabled persons.
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Project scored 4.3/5 (May 2019) - Located at 447 North 1st Street in San Jose.
East Santa Clara St. Master Plan by Santa Clara County/ Housing Authority includes 500-800 dwelling units, 350,000 sq ft of office, and 4,000-10,000 sq ft of retail.
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Project review letter sent (April 2019) - Located on a 12-acres along Santa Clara St. between 14th & 17th St. in San Jose.
Bascom Station by Bay West Development is a mixed-use transit-oriented development with 590 homes, 200,000 sq ft of office space and 1,500 sq ft of retail.
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Project scored 2.67/5 (March 2019) - Located at Bascom Light Rail Station in San Jose.
McEvoy & Dupont Apartments by First Community Housing is an affordable housing development with 365 homes in two 12-story towers.
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Project scored 4.6/5 (October 2018) - Located at 280 McEvoy Street in the Diridon Station Area of San Jose.
Agrihood by Core Companies includes 361 affordable homes, a café and1.6 acres of agricultural open space that expects to produce 11,000 lbs of produce each year.
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Project scored 4.07/5 (July 2018) - Located at 1834 Worthington Circle in Santa Clara.
Blossom Hill by Charities Housing is a 147 unit mixed-use affordable senior housing development with 27,000 sq ft of commercial space on Blossom Hill Road in San Jose.
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Project scored 3.5/5 (June 2018) - Located at 397 Blossom Hill Road in San Jose.
575 Benton Street by Prometheus is a mixed-use project with 355 homes, 22,000 sq ft of retail, and 650 parking spaces.
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Project scored 2.86/5 (May 2018) - Located at 575 Benton Street in Santa Clara.
Stevens Creek Promenade by Fortbay is a mixed-use development with 582 homes, 233,000 sq ft of office space, 22,000 sq ft of ground-floor activated space, a large parking garage, and 1.6 acres privately owned public open space.
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Project scored 3.67/5 (April 2018) - Located at 4300 Stevens Creek Boulevard in San Jose.
Page Street Studios by Charities Housing includes 82 affordable studio apartments in a five- or six-story building. It has 0.75 parking spaces per unit and would provide VTA transit passes to residents to encourage transit.
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Project review letter sent (August 2017) - Located at 329 Page Street in Midtown San Jose.
253 Race Street by Core Companies is a mixed-use development with 207 affordable homes (senior and family units) and 2,100 sq ft of commercial space.
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Project scored 3.33/5 (October 2017) - Located at 253 Race Street in San Jose
2232 El Camino Real by Summer Hill Homes / Alliance Residential includes 151 homes for seniors and 17,900 sq ft of ground-floor retail.
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Project review letter sent (May 2017) - Located at 2232 El Camino Real in Santa Clara.
Hanover Diridon by The Hanover Company includes 249 homes, 27,000 sq ft of ground-floor retail, and a public plaza at the corner of Julian and Stockton.
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Project review letter sent (February 2017) - Located at 715 West Julian Street in San Jose.
Winchester Ranch by Pulte Group is a planned development that will convert a mobile home park into 691 residential units with both apartments and condominiums. It is located at 555 S. Winchester in San Jose.
El Paseo de Saratoga by Sand Hill Property Company is a large mixed-use development with 990 homes, including 147 affordable and 165,000 square feet of commercial space in West San Jose.
Sunset @ Alum Rock by SiliconSage Builders is a mixed-use development with up to 796 residential units, 28,690 sq ft of commercial space, and a ½ acre park on the Alum Rock corridor in San Jose.
Diridon Station Area Plan by the City of San Jose is a master plan for 250-acres around Diridon Station that will include up to 12,900 residential units, 13.7 million sq ft of office, and 1 million sq ft of active use/retail.
Mission Point by Kylli/Genzon is a proposed mixed-use development with 6,000 residential units, 3.5 million sq ft of office, and 400,000 sq ft of amenity/hotel space. It is located in Santa Clara near the Old Ironside Light Rail Station.