San Jose’s latest revamp of its grand vision for transforming the area surrounding Diridon train station and SAP Center features a massive increase in office space and hotel rooms as the city seeks to expand and revitalize its downtown core. After crafting numerous versions of its Diridon area development plan, the city this week unveiled a slew of proposed updates that sharply enlarge the size of downtown San Jose, as well as allow for much higher building heights and greater… Source link
Read More »More parks, housing? Google, San Jose to release agreement
In exchange for building a mega campus in downtown San Jose, Google promised to support the community. On March 8, the city will reveal exactly what that means when an agreement months in the making becomes public. But will the agreement live up to its stated objectives—protecting residents, businesses and open space from the impact of 20,000 new Googlers working in the city? “We want to make sure that the entire area is fabulous,” said Shiloh Ballard, executive director of the… Source link
Read More »Google loan, real estate deal bolster San Jose affordable homes
SAN JOSE — An affordable housing project in San Jose has moved closer to reality with a new loan and the developer’s purchase of the properties where the homes will be built. The Kelsey Ayer Station has landed more financing from Google and the project’s developer has just completed a purchase of the properties needed for the 115-unit development, according to public documents filed in Santa Clara County on Jan. 15. “Google has allowed us to accelerate our development plans and keep… Source link
Read More »She got Google to San Jose but now she’s retiring
She spent nearly two decades guiding San Jose’s historic transformation from a sprawling suburban expanse into an urban community, luring some of Silicon Valley’s most-prized companies to bring jobs and revenue into the nation’s 10th-largest city and in turn, making San Jose a player on the national stage. But now Kim Walesh is making room for San Jose’s next generation of movers and shakers. Walesh, who served as the city’s Economic Development Director for nearly a decade and… Source link
Read More »She got Google to San Jose but now she’s retiring
She spent nearly two decades guiding San Jose’s historic transformation from a sprawling suburban expanse into an urban community, luring some of Silicon Valley’s most-prized companies to bring jobs and revenue into the nation’s 10th-largest city and in turn, making San Jose a player on the national stage. But now Kim Walesh is making room for San Jose’s next generation of movers and shakers. Walesh, who served as the city’s Economic Development Director for nearly a decade and… Source link
Read More »San Jose to study how Google project might benefit residents
The San Jose City Council will meet today to discuss evolving plans for the massive Google and transit projects set to reinvent the face of downtown. Changes to the area surrounding Diridon Station have triggered community anxieties—and most recently roused the concern of the San Jose Sharks. The hockey team worried the long-term construction could force the Sharks out of the city. Similarly, residents have worried Google could displace them. Kim Walesh, deputy city manager of community… Source link
Read More »José Abreu wins AL MVP after leading White Sox back to postseason
Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu wins the American League MVP award. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images) José Abreu’s value to the Chicago White Sox has never been in question. The question has always been, how much more valuable could José Abreu be with a competitive supporting cast. We got the answer in 2020. The slugging first baseman was named the American League’s Most Valuable Player Thursday after helping lead Chicago to the postseason for the first time since 2008. He’s the… Source link
Read More »Jose Mourinho on Tottenham atop the congested Premier League table
Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho knows the quality of his top-of-the-table side but also the many obstacles to staying there. Spurs again found a way to navigate the difficulties of a weekend in the Premier League after a Thursday in the Europa League, beating West Brom 1-0 on Sunday to stretch their unbeaten run to seven matches and summit the table early Sunday. [ RECAP: West Brom 0-1 Tottenham ] Spurs are now 5W-1D this season in weekend matches following a UEL fixture, and the draw… Source link
Read More »Downtown San Jose affordable homes complex gets Google financing
SAN JOSE — A large residential complex that’s being developed in downtown San Jose near Google’s proposed transit village has landed some key financing from a unit of the tech titan. McEvoy Apartments, a complex that’s being developed in downtown San Jose by First Community Housing, has obtained a loan from Google Endeavor LLC, a subsidiary of Google, property documents that were filed on Oct. 27 show. The development is expected to consist of 365 residential units and will be… Source link
Read More »Jose Abreu wins American League Outstanding Player award, becoming only 3rd White Sox player to earn the honor
CHICAGO — Jose Abreu earned the ultimate respect of his peers Thursday as the Chicago White Sox first baseman was named the American League Outstanding Player in the 2020 Players Choice Awards. Abreu, 33, joins Frank Thomas (1993-94) and Jermaine Dye (2006) as the only Sox players to win the award. Abreu batted .317 with 15 doubles, 19 home runs, 60 RBIs, and 34 extra-base hits in 60 games this season. He is under strong consideration to earn AL Most Valuable Player honors by the Baseball… Source link
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