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SAN JOSE — Some unassuming properties that Google bought in downtown San Jose near the Shark Tank are poised to provide land to “jump-start” an affordable housing site made possible by the search giant’s transit village. During 2018, in multiple transactions over a span of seven months, Google bought three properties on North Montgomery Street and North Autumn Street. At the time, the transactions raised eyebrows because the properties were outside of the emerging footprint of the… Source link

SAN JOSE — Some unassuming properties that Google bought in downtown San Jose near the Shark Tank are poised to provide land to “jump-start” an affordable housing site made possible by the search giant’s transit village. During 2018, in multiple transactions over a span of seven months, Google bought three properties on North Montgomery Street and North Autumn Street. At the time, the transactions raised eyebrows because the properties were outside of the emerging footprint of the… Source link

Google’s release of details for its momentous downtown San Jose transit-oriented housing and commercial development is the best news the city has received since the pandemic hit just over a year ago. The details, unveiled Tuesday, appear to have the blessing of business, labor and community groups — a rare feat in today’s political environment. The fears that COVID-19 would potentially kill part, or all, of the project can be set aside, at least for now. The proposal still needs to… Source link

SAN JOSE, Calif. (KRON) — A major milestone in Google’s new Downtown West development project looks to include a community benefits package for residents, focusing on recovery and community.  According to the development agreement, the tech giant will invest $200 million aimed to build community and recovery aid with an emphasis on more housing, open space, and recreation.  The city of San Jose says the magnitude of this agreement is unprecedented and is a model for future… Source link

Google is investing $200 million in San Jose as a part of its Downtown West development, dedicated to preventing resident displacement and creating more economic opportunity for locals critics say will be forced out by rising rents. San Jose and Google released their much-anticipated development agreement Tuesday, a nearly 500-page document outlining the legal obligations of the two entities and how the tech giant will invest its millions. “In contrast to some large employers’ attempts… Source link

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

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

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

The remaining Spurs schedule will likely keep fans busy — and stressed. Yahoo Sports is calling the Spurs march to play 40 games in 68 days the “hardest” schedule, alongside that of the Memphis Grizzlies. The plan to complete pandemic-stricken season was released Wednesday. In it, the Spurs will play 11 back-to-backs with no more than a day of rest between matchups. RELATED: Spurs legend Tim Duncan announces extension of Black Restaurant Week San Antonio … Source link

Feb. 22, 2021Updated: Feb. 22, 2021 3:46 p.m. Last summer, the company launched a feature allowing businesses to identify as black-owned on Google Maps. Google made the distinction available on the Shopping tab at the start of February, marking the start of Black History Month. Wayne’s Wings Google is expanding an effort to spotlight black-owned businesses this month. Last summer, the company launched a feature… Source link