Wall Street Journal Article Sees America Putting the Brakes on its Driving Love Affair Data doesn’t lie. Americans are driving less, and especially in densely populated, traffic-choked urban areas such as Silicon Valley, we’re enjoying it less as well. According to a December 24th article in The Wall Street Journal, “America’s Love Affair With Driving Takes a Back Seat,” drivers aged 16 – 34 in 2017 drove nearly 25% fewer miles in 2017 compared with drivers of the same ages in 2001. There were also fewer commute trips than in any year since 1990, and the number of trips for … [Read more...]

In 2020, the first BART train will glide into Berryessa Station — extending BART service to the technology-rich Silicon Valley. As passengers depart, they will be at the front entrance to Market Park San Jose — at 120 acres and $3 billion, the largest transit-oriented development in the valley and one of the biggest in the state. With more than 1,000 residential units already in place, the next phase of development at Market Park has now begun with the groundbreaking of a 101,000 sq. ft. retail center anchored by Safeway in the North Village.  Read more on the Market Park website. … [Read more...]

The world has changed a lot since 1974 when the three-story Golden Pacific Office Center opened its doors along Winchester Boulevard in West San Jose. Often referred to as the Comerica Bank building, the structure at 1245 So. Winchester Blvd. — complemented by a smaller companion next door — has languished over the decades. Today, a 21st century transformation is taking place — with the interior upgrades virtually complete and the exterior renovations now underway — which will make the newly renamed Solar Row at Winchester office complex one of the most innovative in the area. Development … [Read more...]

Save The Date: June 13Solar Row Grand Re-OpeningOpen House 11am - 1pm Join us for the Open House on Thursday June 13 from 11am to 1pm. Refreshments will be served. Please RSVP to Stephanie Sonthana by June 12 if you're planning to join us.  We look forward to seeing you! For more information about Solar Row, visit Solar-Row.com. … [Read more...]

At the busy corner of highways 4 and 49 in Angels Camp sits Frog Jump Plaza. Located at 51 North Main Street, Angels Camp, California - the center is currently offering a 1,740sf unit of retail space for lease. The entire center is also currently offered for sale as well. Building Features • Highway Monument Sign • Abundant parking Suite G Features • 1,740 sq. ft. • Large Open Area • One private office • One private restroom • Kitchen / Storage Area Surrounding Business Services • Highway frontage is a strong tourist draw • Anchored by CVS, McDonald’s, Starbucks Location … [Read more...]

Reprinted from: San Jose Mercury News McEvoy Apartments receive financing Project would create 319 affordable residential units By George Avalos SAN JOSE » Hundreds of apartments are poised to sprout in downtown San Jose now that a property sale and key financing are in place for a project to bring affordable housing to a site near the Diridon train station. The McEvoy Apartments project, proposed for the corner of West San Carlos and McEvoy streets, would create 319 affordable residential units in a two-stage development, according to the developer and the financer for the residential … [Read more...]