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Retail E-Letter!
This e-letter contains retail announcements from the
San Jose Redevelopment Agency
October 2006 Vol. 13

The Changing Face of Downtown San Jose

 

   

From jazzy new signs to facade improvements to the creation of new retail space, the face of Downtown San Jose continues to change in many impactful ways.

The innovative Downtown Signage Grant program is incentivizing lively Signage throughout Downtown. New business signs are appearing all over Downtown. Peggy Sue's (183 Park Ave), Caper's Loft Bar and Bistro (90 S. Second) and Blue Monkey (1 E. San Fernando) are all examples of how Signage can create great visibility for a business, resulting in increased traffic as well as an enhanced pedestrian experience.

Several buildings in Downtown San Jose are getting new facelifts through the Redevelopment Agency's Facade Improvement Program. Some of the latest rehabilitated storefronts include: the Historic Meat Market property (142 E. Santa Clara) and Hank Coca's Downtown Furniture building (82 E. Santa Clara). Retail space is available at the Historic Meat Market property.

Other buildings around Downtown San Jose are renovating to accommodate the changing needs of a growing Downtown. Legacy Partners is renovating the Horizon Building, located at Second and East Santa Clara Streets to accommodate more retail space. Meanwhile, the historic Sainte Claire building (San Carlos and First Streets), which is home to Original Joe's, is undergoing renovations to accommodate 30-35 lofts on the upper floors and rehabilitated ground floor retail space.

For more information about the Signage Grant Program, please contact Liz Nunez at (408) 795-1801 and for the Facade Improvement Program, please contact Dolores Montenegro at (408) 1872. For inquiries about the retail spaces mentioned, please email sanjoseretail@sanjoseca.gov.

Images: Top row, right to left: Blue Monkey, Rokko Japanese Cuisine, Loft Bar & Bistro. Bottom row, right to left: Legato Facade, Rendering of Horizon Building, Hank Coca's Facade.

     

Downtown Living

      
                               The Globe Sales Office.

Interested in living Downtown? The Globe at Second and Santa Clara opened its sales office at 35 S. Second Street. Housing unit sales will begin in December. Please visit their website or call (408) 279-8880 for more information. In January 2007, 360 Residences will open their sales office and showroom at the Fairmont Annex (360 S. First Street).

    

Now Available - Featured Retail Opportunities
          
    
                          Paseo de San Antonio
            
Paseo de San Antonio between Third and Fourth Streets has two retail spaces available for lease at 4,574 sf and 1,375 sf. The location is a prime retail space adjacent to San Jose State University.

    

Office Recruitment Program

The San Jose Redevelopment Agency is preparing to launch a new Office Tenant Recruitment and Retention Program. Key components of this program are under development now. The first priority is developing a comprehensive database of properties, property-owners, brokers, vacancies, and current tenants. In addition, a map of the Core Business District office property vacancies, and a comprehensive marketing package will be part of the cadre of tools developed.

Having these tools in hand, the Agency will actively participate in the recruitment and retention process, support the brokers and property owners. For more information please contact Angela Kelly at (408) 795-1861.

      

Deal Makers - Closing the Deal!

CONGRATULATIONS to those who have "closed the deal" in Downtown!

         - Carol Mazzetti of Peet's and Lin Miller of Retail West and            property representative Del Dietrich of American            Commercial Realty for signing Peet's Coffee & Tea.

         - John Kovaleski of Colliers International and Divco West            and Mike Coast of Terranomics for signing Morton's            Steakhouse.

         - Will Heidel of CIM Group for signing Asqew Grill at the             Twohy building.

         - Nicole Hauscarriague of CB Richard Ellis for signing
           The Perfect Finish on Post and First Street and Blu            Cocoon MedSpa at Market Center.

         - Jon Stansbury of Terranomics for signing Santa Clara            County Federal Credit Union.

         - Geri Wong of Richie Commercial for signing Koji
           Sake Lounge.

         - Elizabeth Coughran and Tina Viglizzo of Barry Swenson
           Builder for signing The Doghouse and Maui Wowi.




                                                          October 2006 v.13

Pizza, Pizza!

Pizza aficionados now have two new hangouts in Downtown San Jose with Amici's East Coast Pizzeria and Fourth Street Pizza Company opening their doors.

Amici's East Coast Pizzeria opened their eighth restaurant at 225 West Santa Clara Street. Not only are they serving Sharks fans and Downtown office workers, but they also have a strong home delivery component. The restaurant features East Coast style pizza with a California twist along with a wide variety of sandwiches, salads and pastas.

                             The lunchtime crowd at Amici's Pizzeria.

Fourth Street Pizza Company is located at 150 East Santa Clara Street, across from City Hall. This is the newest location for the Premier Pizza company. Fourth Street Pizza serves original thick crust pizza and features a salad bar with over 30 fresh ingredients.

       
              Customers waiting in line for pizza and salad
                     at Fourth Street Pizza Company.

               
 Announcing
Newly inked leases:

Morton's Steakhouse (Park Center Plaza): Premier steakhouse specializing in classic prime aged beef.

Asqew Grill (200 S. First Street): Fresh grilled chicken, meat, seafood, and vegetables prepared on skewers.

Peet's Coffee & Tea (66 W. Santa Clara Street): Fresh-roasted coffee and hand selected teas.

A Perfect Finish (55 S. First Street): Dessert and wine bar.

Maui Wowi (76 S. First Street): Hawaiian fresh fruit smoothies, gourmet coffee, and Kona espresso and Cappuccino drinks.

Koji Sake Lounge (48 S. First Street): Sake and bar lounge restaurant.

Taqueria San Jose (235 E. Santa Clara Street): Quick service authentic Mexican dishes.

Santa Clara County Federal Credit Union (140 E. San Fernando Street): Full service banking.

Cup of Joe's (85 E. San Fernando Street): Coffee and specialty crepes.

Recent openings:

Amici's East Coast Pizzeria (225 W. Santa Clara Street): East Coast style pizza, pasta, sandwiches and salads.

The Doghouse (80 S. First Street): Gourmet hot dogs with unique toppings.

Rokko Sushi (55 S. Market Street): Sushi and Japanese food prepared fresh daily.

Taza (1 N. First Street): Cafe style food including sandwiches, salads and coffee.

Go Mobile (118 E. Santa Clara Street): Cellular phones and service.

Haveli Indian Cuisine (167 W. San Fernando Street): Distinctive and tasty Indian/Pakistani food.

Fourth Street Pizza Company (150 E. Santa Clara Street): Original thick crust pizza.

Picasso's Grill (17 N. San Pedro Street): Flavorful steaks, chicken and pasta dishes.

Azucar Latino Bistro & Mojito Bar (71 E. San Fernando Street): Culinary diversity from Center and South America and the Caribbeans.

Coming soon:

Tova Yaron Day Spa (Fairmont Hotel)

Flames Coffee Shop (88 South Fourth Street)

Lucky Strike Lanes (The Globe at Second and Santa Clara Streets)

Cafe Stretto (Fairmont Hotel)

Laurel’s Delights (138 East Santa Clara Street)

Bijan Bakery (Fairmont Annex)

Pizza #1 (33 South First Street)

San Pedro Square Sushi (73 North San Pedro Street)

e-Mocha (231 East Santa Clara Street)

    

KEY LINKS:
San Jose Retail Website
San Jose Redevelopment Agency
Office of Economic Development
Entrepreneur Center                

   

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