Project Advocacy Committee - Development Review
by MidPen Housing is a 100% affordable, 230-unit, six-story building split between two levels of parking and four levels of apartments. The project will serve low- to moderate-income residents, and the available units are a mix of one, two, and three bedrooms.
Project only received feedback (March 2024) - Located in Fremont.
by Maracor Development proposes a 6-story building composed of five wood-frame stories over one level of podium. The 220 units proposed will range from studios to three-bedroom homes. This proposal is 100% affordable and will be accessible to those earning between 30% and 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI).
Project scored 3.8 out of 5 (March 2023) - Located in the Cambrian Park neighborhood.
by Kapital Partners proposes a four-story retail and residential mixed-use development on a 0.4-acre vacant parcel. The structure will consist of 1540 sq. ft. of ground floor commercial space and 39 residential (1 and 2 bedroom) units above.
Project scored 3.8 out of 5 (April 2023) - Located in the Santa Clara University neighborhood.
by Abode Communities proposes a 6-story building including 90 units ranging from studios to three-bedroom homes, all of which are 100% affordable and accessible to individuals earning between 30% and 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI).
Project scored 3.5 out of 5 (June 2023) - Located in the Cambrian Park neighborhood.
by MSASA Properties LLC; Erik Schoennauer proposes a 7-story apartment building with 118 rental units and 74 garage parking stalls to replace an existing office building and a surface parking lot beside it.
Project scored 3.5 out of 5 (September 2023) - Located in the Downtown San Jose neighborhood.
by EdenCoreESC, LLC proposes 3 publicly funded developments – a 7-story 100% affordable larger-family housing, a 5-story 100% affordable senior housing, and affordable for-sale townhomes on 2.78 acres site, with total 213 units of affordable housing units.
Project scored 3.2 out of 5 (October 2023) - Located in the Downtown San Jose neighborhood.
by Maracor Development is a mixed-use proposal of 200 residential units located at the old Silicon Valley YMCA site. This 100% affordable housing project will provide a varierty of amenities for residents and community.
Project scored 4.8 out of 5 (April 2022) - Located at the corner of Saratoga & Kestone Avenue in Santa Clara.
by Miramar Capital is a revised mixed-use development previously presented in April 2018. It now includes 580 residential units, including 173 affordable homes. It proposes a 250-room hotel as well as roughly 8,500 square feet of commercial space. Lastly, includes a .8 acre promenade extending from Stevens Creek Blvd to Albany Drive.
Project scored 3.67 out of 5 (August 2022) - Located at 4300 Stevens Creek Boulevard in San Jose.
by Charities Housing is a 108-unit, 100% affordable housing project proposed in Santa Clara. The project features studios up to three-bedroom homes with an AMI ranging from 30%-50%.
Project scored 4.1 out of 5 (June 2022) - Located at the corner of Civic Center Drive & Lincoln Street in Santa Clara.
by Kylli Inc. is a transformative project proposed in Santa Clara. The vision of a complete neighborhood comes to live within vast amounts of open space and proximity to retail. It proposes approximately 1,800 residential homes, 3 million square feet of office/lab space, a grocery story, and a childcare facility.
Project scored 4 out of 5 (August 2022) - Located along Tasman Drive in Santa Clara.
by Affirmed Housingis a senior residential project proposing 80 units located at the corner of Almaden Road & Canoas Garden Ave. The project is 100% affordable, and residents will receive VTA transit passes, continuing education, and a computer room.
Project scored 3.5 out of 5 (January 2022) - Located at 2080 Almaden Road & 2112 Canoas Garden Ave.
by Swenson Builders is an assisted living & memory care facility proposed in the City of Santa Clara. The project will be built on a 1.4-acre site and consists of a 4-story building with capacity for 97 assisted living and 24 memory care units.
Project scored 4.8 out of 5 (July 2022) - Located at the corner of Saratoga & Prudridge Avenue in Santa Clara.
by MidPen Housing proposes 203 affordable rental homes for families earning 30 - 60% of Area Median Income (AMI), a community serving space, and improved multi-modal access with safer dedicated bicycle and pedestrian paths and secured bicycle storage.
Project scored 4.14 out of 5 (November 2023) - Located in the Thousand Oaks neighborhood.
by Resources for Community Development (RCD) is a mixed-use project proposing a 5-story, 128 units located at the corner of Post Street & Thornton Avenue in Fremont. This project was scored in partnership with Fremont for Everyone.
Project scored 3.8 out of 5 (February 2022) - Located at the corner of Thornton and Post Street in Fremont.
Fremont For Everyone scored the project a 4.0 out of 5 (February 2022). *Difference in scores shows our members' divergent views on Parking and Vibrancy*
by Affirmed Housing is a proposal that will replace the now closed Chuck E. Cheese restaurant with a 7-story, 100% affordable housing building. The proposal consists of studios, one, two, and three-bedroom homes for residents needing supportive housing and those earning up to 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI).
Project scored 4.3 out of 5 (October 2022) - Located at the corner of Kooser and Dellwood Way in San Jose.
by Hanover Co. is a mixed-use project consisting of 22 acres proposing 1,470 residential homes, a public park to be dedicated to the City of San Jose, and commercial space to attract a grocery retailer.
Our members only provided feedback (March 2022) - Located adjacent to the Coyote Creek Trail at the corner of Seely Avenue and Montague Expressway.
by Affirmed Housing proposes a 10-story building consisting of 9-stories of residential over ground floor parking and amenities. The proposal will provide 193, 100% affordable homes within walking distance to the Berryessa BART Station.
Project scored 4.5 out of 5 (December 2022) - Located adjacent to the Berryessa / North San Jose Station.
Special Reviews
by Borelli Investment Company is a 60-acre master planned area with up to 3,450 residential units and up to 3.4 million sq ft of office space that would replace the existing market.
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Project review letter by Catalyze SV and other community organizations (July 2020) - Located at the Berryessa BART Station in San Jose.
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by Santa Clara County/ Housing Authority includes 500-800 dwelling units, 350,000 sq ft of office, and 4,000-10,000 sq ft of retail.
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Project review letter sent (April 2019) - Located on a 12-acres along Santa Clara St. between 14th & 17th St. in San Jose.