Downtown San Jose

The SJRA's Downtown program is modeled after the San Jose of 1900-1950 - a 24-hour city where people lived, worked, and shopped. Today's Downtown is a thriving urban center, offering an amalgamation of cultural, professional, and residential amenities.

Through a potent combination of public/private partnerships, the SJRA stimulated more than nearly $2 billion of private investment in Downtown, creating an enviable quality of life in San Jose.

Take a look at our Downtown Project Areas:

Almaden Gateway
Adopted in 1988, this seven-block area in northwest Downtown is primarily designated for commercial/office use. view map

Selected Achievements:

Three office buildings: 160 and 226 W. Santa Clara Street, and
10 Almaden Blvd. totaling 850,000 square feet of Class A office space
Rehabilitation of the historic Hotel De Anza, built in 1931

Century Center
Adopted in 1983, this three-block area in San Jose's Downtown Commercial Historic District, consists of office and retail use. view map

Selected Achievements:

Rehabilitation of the historic Security, Knox-Goodrich, Foto Mexico,
Letitia and New Century Commons Buildings
Jose Theater Restoration and Improv Comedy Club
101 San Fernando
33 South Third Street
The Globe

Guadalupe-Auzerais
Adopted in 1983, this 75-acre area in southwest Downtown is the major cultural and recreational area of the City. view map

Selected Achievements:

Market Gateway
Adopted in 1983, this six-block area in south Downtown is the theater, arts, and entertainment district. view map

Selected Achievements:

Renovation of the historic Hyatt Sainte Claire, built in 1926
Market Gateway Apartment/Loft project
Villa Nueva housing project
Restoration of California Theater for Opera San Jose

Park Center Plaza
Adopted in 1961, this 13-block area in west Downtown is the SJRA's first redevelopment project and has expanded to include the San Jose Civic Auditorium and Exhibit Hall. view map

Selected Achievements:

Pueblo Uno
Adopted in 1975, this three-block area consists mainly of office and retail uses, and is home to the historic St. Joseph's Cathedral, built in 1876. view map

Selected Achievements:

Market Post Tower
The Koll Building

San Antonio Plaza
Adopted in 1968, this area is the centerpiece of the new Downtown core and is promoted for mixed-use. view map

Selected Achievements:

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