Plaza de Cesar Chavez
San Jose Advances Rename of Downtown’s 2.3-Acre Plaza de César Chávez to Plaza de San Jose
San Jose is on the verge of renaming its oldest and most prominent downtown gathering space, a 2.3-acre civic anchor surrounded by the...
San Jose Narrows Downtown Plaza de César Chávez Renaming to Five Finalists as Ranked-Choice Survey Opens
San Jose officials have winnowed more than 600 resident suggestions for renaming the nearly 250-year-old Plaza de César Chávez down to five finalists,...
San José State Completes $165MM Purchase of 700-Bed Spartan Village on the Paseo in San José
University acquires downtown student housing complex after hotel conversion in novel public-private partnership San José State University has completed its $165 million purchase...
Silicon Valley Nonprofit Abandons $200MM San Jose Landmark After Funding Shortfall, Pivots to New Vision
A Silicon Valley nonprofit organization has scrapped plans for an ambitious public art installation in downtown San Jose after spending more than $3...
San José State University Extends Student Housing Lease at the Former Fairmont Hotel Through 2056
The Board of Trustees of the California State University has formalized a significant lease amendment extending San José State University’s control of the...
San Jose’s Plaza de Cesar Chavez Gets a Modern Makeover
San Jose, California, has long been hailed for its vibrant culture, innovative spirit, and dedication to honoring its historical figures. Among its treasures...
San Jose City Council Approves Two Mixed-Use Projects Planned for Downtown
By Kate Snyder Two large mixed-use projects that would bring more than half a million square feet in office, retail and residential space...
