Events
Upcoming Events
Project Advocacy Committee
Date: December 11, 2024
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Format: Virtual via Zoom
To Participate: Sign up for the committee here or email projects@catalyzesiliconvalley.org
Project(s) we're evaluating: TBD
Tour of Arya by SAHA
Date: Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Time: 11:00 am- 12:30 pm
Format: In-person
Tickets: Available on Eventbrite
Description: SAHA will lead a tour of its new 100% affordable housing project Arya in Downtown San Jose. A complimentary lunch will be provided.
Past Events
Ride and Discover Caltrain’s New Electric Train Service
​Date: Sunday, September 29, 2024
Time: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Format: In-person
Description: A free ride on Caltrain’s new electric trains from San José Diridon Station to Palo Alto, learning about the new service, and a complimentary lunch.
Affordable Housing 101 Game Night
Date: Monday, January 29, 2024
Time: 5:00 - 6:30 pm
Location: Mountain View Community Center
201 S Rengstorff Ave
Agrihood Tour + Optional Lunch
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Date: Thursday, February 8, 2024
Time: 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Location: Agrihood
76 N Winchester Blvd
Santa Clara, CA 95050
Agrihood Tour + Optional Lunch
Date: Thursday, February 8, 2024
Time: 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Location: Agrihood
76 N Winchester Blvd
Santa Clara, CA 95050
Format: In-person
Register: Buy your ticket here
Designing for Seniors
A conversation with developers, architects, service providers, and community members about what makes projects welcoming for Seniors. Event Summary
Date: Thursday, June 13, 2024
Catalyzing Change Awards
Watch our very first awards show honoring the best community engagement, built projects, city staff, volunteers, and elected officials!
Date: Thursday, November 17, 2022
How Your County is Spending Money on Affordable Housing
In 2016, Santa Clara County voters approved a $950 million affordable housing bond. How has that money been spent? Learn more about it here below:
Date: Monday, May 2, 2022
Designing for Women & Children
Learn how architects and developers are prioritizing built spaces for women & children as more projects propose amenities like onsite childcare. Event Summary
Date: Thursday, March 23, 2023
Transportation Mobility Solutions to Make Development Easier
Watch 5 companies present their transportation & mobility solutions that could make easier to develop projects with fewer parking spots.
Date: Monday, May 16, 2022
All Past events:
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Planting Healthy Communities
Sunday, October 8, 2023
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3rd ComforTable Fundraising Dinner
Saturday, July 15, 2023 (Link to Eventbrite)
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Light Rail to Lunch
Wednesday, June 28, 2023 (Link to Eventbrite)
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Networking & Tour of New Quetzal Gardens Mixed-Use Development
Friday, October 14, 2022
You can learn more about the Quetzal Gardens development
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2nd ComforTable Fundraising Dinner
Sunday, September 11, 2022
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Social Event: Enjoying the Benefits of Berryessa
Friday, June 10, 2022
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The ABCs of ADUs - A Virtual Tour of In-Law Units
Monday, February 7, 2022
You can watch the video on Catalyze SV's Facebook page.
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Opportunity Housing: A Public Dialogue Featuring Diverse Perspectives Projects
Presented by Catalyze SV, Kaiser Permanente & Meriwest Credit Union
Thursday, November 4, 2021
You can watch the video on Catalyze SV's YouTube page.
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Progressive Parking Policies: A Conversation with Professor C.J. Gabbe & Students
Wednesday, September 8, 2021
You can watch the videos on Catalyze SV's Facebook page.
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Showcasing Noteworthy Affordable Housing Projects in Santa Clara County
Presented by Catalyze SV, Meriwest Credit Union & the Health Trust
Monday, May 17, 2021
You can watch the videos on Catalyze SV's Facebook page.
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Special Project Advocacy Committee: Google Downtown West Re-Score
Monday, May 3, 2021
You can watch the videos on Catalyze SV's Facebook page.
Development Without Displacement: A Future for All at the Berryessa Flea Market
Presented by Catalyze SV & Berryessa Flea Market merchants
Thursday, April 15, 2021
You can watch the video on Catalyze SV's Youtube page.
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"Duplexes, Triplexes, Quadplexes, Oh My!"
Presented by Catalyze SV & Excite Credit Union
Monday, March 22, 2021
You can watch the video on Youtube
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Workshop on Diridon for Artists & Creatives
in partnership with San Jose Jazz, genARTS Silicon Valley & San Jose Arts Advocates
Saturday, November 21, 2020
2:00pm - 4:00pm
You can watch the videos on Catalyze SV's Facebook page: Part I and Part II.
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Secret Spirits & Secret Spaces
Friday, October 23, 2020
5:30pm - 7:00pm
You can watch the video on YouTube.
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Workshop on Diridon for the Vietnamese Community
in partnership with the Vietnamese American Roundtable
Wednesday, October 21, 2020
6:00pm - 8:00pm
You can watch the videos on VAR's Facebook page: Part I and Part II.
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Community Visioning Workshop & Virtual Site Walk on SiliconSage Alum Rock Ave proposal
in partnership with SOMOS Mayfair
Saturday, August 8, 2020
10:00am - 12:00pm
The slides we presented during the workshop, the recorded video of it, & the key themes & minutes from community members' small group discussions.
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Remote Roundtable: Leading Women of Color in Real Estate on Equity
Thursday, August 6, 2020
5:00pm - 6:30pm
Watch the video on our Facebook page or via our YouTube channel.
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Remote Roundtable: The Present & Future of Affordable Housing Funding
Thursday, May 21, 2020
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Link to the video recording on YouTube
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Community Workshop on El Paseo de Saratoga - Site Walk
Saturday, February 29, 2020
10:00am - 12:00pm
To ensure we provide enough food, RSVP here by 11 pm on Wednesday, February 26.
"These are a few of our favorite places": An Evening Envisioning Great Places
Wednesday, October 16, 2019
5:45 - 7:45 pm
Santa Clara Central Park Pavilion Area, 909 Kiely Boulevard, Santa Clara.
The inspiring photos of great places that participants shared.
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Community Visioning Workshop on Winchester Ranch - Site Walk
Saturday, September 21, 2019
10:00am - 12:00pm
The Carriage House of the Winchester Mystery House. 525 South Winchester Boulevard, San Jose.
Please RSVP here for this free event.
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Happy Hour to Introduce New Board Co-chairs, Executive Director
Wednesday, August 7, 2019
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Taplands, 1171 Homestead Road, #110, Santa Clara​
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Cities for all Ages. A Presentation by Don Weden
Wednesday, June 5, 2019
6:00pm-8:00pm
Santa Clara Central Park Library - 2635 Homestead Road, Santa Clara
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Happy Hour
Wednesday, April 3, 2019
5:00pm-7:00pm
Las Cazuelas - 55 Race Street, San Jose
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Speak Up San Jose - Planning Director Roundtable
Wednesday, March 6, 2018
7:00pm-9:00pm
San Jose Improv - 62 South 2nd St, San Jose
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Speak Up San Jose - Supervisor Joe Simitian's 13 Tips for Successful Advocacy
Thursday, February 7, 2018
7:00pm-9:00pm
Billy DeFrank LGBT Center in San Jose
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Speak Up San Jose - Affordable Housing Roundtable
Wednesday, November 7, 2018
7:00pm-9:00pm
Cypress Community & Senior Center, 403 Cypress Avenue, San Jose, 95117
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Speak Up San Jose - Architecture & Design 101
Wednesday, September 5, 2018
7:00pm-9:00pm
Bascom Community Center, 1000 S Bascom Ave, San Jose, CA 95128
Movie Night
Friday, June 29, 2018
7:00pm-10:00pm
We'll be watching the HBO mini-series "Show Me a Hero."
Community Visioning Workshop - Site Walk
Saturday, June 9, 2018
10:00am-12:00pm
Santa Clara Convention Center, 5001 Great America Parkway, Room 203, Santa Clara, CA 95054
This meeting discussed the context for a possible project in Santa Clara bounded on the west by Patrick Henry Drive, on the north by Tasman Drive and on the east by Old Ironsides Drive.