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Urban Village Implementation Framework

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The Urban Village Implementation Framework (download here) was released by the City in May 2018.

It describes the calculations available for determining the amount of Urban Village Amenity (UVA) required and the process for selecting the UVAs. The amount and type of UVAs required of a residential mixed-use project would be a condition of approval in the project’s development permit that would need to be acknowledged and agreed to by the permittee. The type of amenities that could be provided by a development are identified in the Framework and include:

  • Privately Owned and Maintained/Public Open Spaces
  • Commercial Space above and beyond what is required in the applicable Urban Village plan
  • Deed restricted commercial space for “non-formula” employment uses (i.e. mom and pop’s) and community facilities
  • Placemaking art installations
  • Additional off-site streetscape amenities or improvements above and beyond what is required
  • Contributions towards, or construction of, unfunded projects identified in the applicable Urban Village Plan
  • Construction of additional public open space amenities and park facilities above and beyond the City’s Parkland Dedication Ordinance (PDO) and the Parks Impact Ordinance (PIO) fees and dedication requirements

 

This was the last piece of the puzzle needed for a developer to come in and begin working on a design for the village and currently would cover the following villages;

  • The Little Portugal Urban Village
  • The Roosevelt Park Urban Village
  • The Five WoundsUrban Village
  • The 24th and William Street Urban Village

 

These were the first group of Urban Village Plans prepared by the City and the community to further the Urban Village Major Strategy. The Council approved these plans on November 19, 2013.  The Amenity Framework was the last piece of the puzzle needed before a developer could come in and begin implementing projects in compliance with the Urban Village plans.

Transit-Oriented Development

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VTA recently announced the start of a Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Strategy / Access Planning Study to identify strategies for developing housing and commercial space near three of the future BART stations (28th Street, Downtown San Jose, and Santa Clara). These studies are being conducted as part of VTA’s BART Silicon Valley Phase II Project. The meetings will be coordinated with the existing BART Phase II Community Working Groups for each of those stations. The themes for the three Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) workshops … Continue reading →

The Central Plaza

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Part of our vision for the 28th Street BART station is a central plaza, similar to those in Portugal, with a band stand.  It would be a place where the local Portuguese bands could play and entertain. (details below)  The above picture is from the city of Sabadell in Spain. On the 130th anniversary of the founding of Banco Sabadell, they wanted to pay homage to their home city..  They sponsored a campaign called “Som Sabadell” (We are Sabadell) . … Continue reading →

Empire Lumber Project Community Meeting Report

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On Monday, 15 August 2016, over 60 community members gathered at the Roosevelt Community Center for the City of San Jose Planning Department’s public meeting on the proposed development of the Empire Lumber Site (E. Santa Clara between 26th & 28th Streets). That is an impressive turnout — thanks to all who participated.   The advocate for the developer described the project and then took questions and comments — and those present had a lot to say. Among continuing concerns: … Continue reading →

Action Alert: Empire Lumber

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The Planning Department Community Meeting on the Empire Lumber Development Project is coming up Monday, August 15, 6:30 p.m. at the Roosevelt Community Center.  Only those who live within 1000 feet of the site have had any official notice about the meeting.   Their original notice was for a meeting on the proposed general plan amendments on height and retail floor area, but we have learned that the Planned Development for the project will also be on the agenda.  That … Continue reading →

The BART station at 28th street is not negotiable!

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It seems like our struggle to assure a BART station at 28th Street (formerly known as the Alum Rock Station) may not yet be over. We’ve heard recently that some folks in Santa Clara are suggesting that one of the three stations planned for San Jose (28th Street, Diridon or downtown) should be dropped to assure that Santa Clara will have a BART station. We understand taking a cautious attitude about what VTA promises and can build, but we regret … Continue reading →

Developer Round Table

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The only problem I had with the Alum Rock Area Developer Round Table, held on April 25, 2016 at city hall, was the name.  It really should have been called the 28th Street Area Developer Round Table. Other than that, I felt it was very, very successful gathering. Here is my review of the event. After being presented with a overview by city staff of the financial and developmental history of the area and a quick introduction to the community’s … Continue reading →

BART station April CWG Report

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From Terry Christensen to the BART Transit Village Advocates, The Community Working Group for the BART station formerly known as “Alum Rock” met on April 13th. The Power Points for the items discussed are available for download in PDF format. Mostly we heard up-dates on funding and other issues. We also heard a report, that had been requested by members of the Working Group, on the prospects of gentrification and displacement including some mitigating measures the City of San Jose … Continue reading →

Station Name: Voting Results

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BART Transit Village Advocates; We closed our Station Naming Survey on April 7 with 5,596 responses.  Yes, that’s up from only 180 responses in the first round of the survey.  Clearly, the survey went viral and some folks were campaigning for particular names. Little Portugal was the overwhelming favorite with 63.62% of the vote.  It was also the leader in our first survey with 35% of the vote. The complete results are attached.  These will be discussed at the next … Continue reading →

Station Name: Runoff Vote!

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180 votes were cast in our survey of preferences for the station name for the BART station formerly known as “Alum Rock.”   Of the original 21 choices, seven received over 10% of the vote each.  So we are having a “runoff” survey with those top seven candidates.   Let us know your preference (vote for ONE only) by clicking on the link to the survey below. Please keep the BART Station Naming Policy and Guidelines in mind. Overall helpfulness to the … Continue reading →