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San Jose Officials Want Denser Housing On Former Golf Course
The longtime Duino family is ready to let go of its 115-acre former golf course. But they’re caught between clashing visions.

The longtime Duino family is ready to let go of its 115-acre former golf course. But they’re caught between clashing visions.

"Generally, we have no choice whatsoever. It's not something that we necessarily want to do, but we're required to do."

The colorful home that currently sits on the lot will have to be significantly overhauled or rebuilt.
The study is meant to address equity issues as some builders work in the shadows to create housing for those who need it the most.
“It’s apparent that the (Sunnyvale) area attracts families due to its high-quality educational offerings and economic stability,” Chea said.
A North San Jose parcel previously planned for a hotel is being eyed for a large manufacturing space.
A recent national report is putting San Jose on the map for all the wrong reasons.
Councilmembers suggest pivoting away from COPA to explore other options and create an affordable housing preservation work plan.
The San Jose City Council will vote on a plan for a “city-led” engagement process that could include up to four community workshops.
The San Jose Swim & Racquet Club is “under contract” to be sold to a developer.
While some neighbors are opposed to the dense residential development, the developer says it will provide much needed housing.
San Jose has seen the steepest decline in home buying among major California cities during the last two years.
A little less than half of the landlords surveyed feel the ordinance has been effective so far.
A historic two-story building in downtown San Jose will be converted into a high-rise apartment tower for hundreds of older adults.
“To embrace housing as a human right, we must think of it as a universal good.”
Some say the change could be a positive one, though others are concerned about marketing the city for conventions and events.
COPA would give qualified nonprofits first rights to make an offer on a residential property and keep affordable housing in the community.
City councilmembers, builders and lobbyists in San Jose may need to keep closer tabs on free-flowing donations.
The sale doesn’t come as a surprise, as Z&L has been unable to develop some of its projects in San Jose for several years.
So far, Senate Bill 9 has produced no homes in San Jose and a limited number statewide.
Rising interest rates aimed at curbing inflation are largely behind the expected fall in real estate prices.
As San Jose and Silicon Valley further emerge from the effects of the pandemic, development on major projects continues to move forward.
Rancho Santa Teresa Mobile Home Estates was sold to a family from Atherton.
Residents at an East San Jose affordable housing complex have spent months organizing to fight the increase.
The city’s Planning Commission recommended a potentially historic West San Jose barn and cottage should be demolished.
"Everything stopped when it was perceived that the media was saying the sky was falling," said Burroughs. "It's not ... Not even close."
Silicon Valley remains one of the most sought after rental markets in California, despite being one of the most costly.
A major West San Jose development will bring the city's Urban Village plan closer to reality — with hundreds of apartments and a hotel.
Affordable housing is a rare find in Silicon Valley, but one policy could make it more attainable.
Changes of home ownership and new commercial construction continue to be the greatest drivers of growth in the region.
A new report shows the average mortgage in San Jose is now $9,136 a month, including homeowners insurance and taxes.
A 112-year-old house will soon turn into affordable homes for four families thanks to a tech giant's multi-million dollar loan.
Preservationists claim the county isn’t giving enough thought to how it might save the building.
A proposal to eliminate minimum parking requirements for new building projects and what it could mean for the future of the city.
The historic San Jose H.G. Wade Warehouse was gutted by a catastrophic fire last year, but its walls are still standing.
Plans for a major retail center redevelopment in West San Jose are on track for final approval.
“Compassionate San Jose—Bold Housing Solutions” has a goal to cut homelessness down by 20%.
A developer looking to redevelop 46 acres of northern Santa Clara has scaled back its plans by more than half.
Commercial developers in San Jose will see another fee cut—and some advocates say it's at the expense of affordable housing.
Commercial developers in San Jose may see another fee cut — and some advocates say it's at the expense of affordable housing.