Urban Catalyst
San Jose Pivots Affordable Housing to Middle-Income Workers, Drawing Fire from Advocates
San Jose redirects Below Market Rate housing from extremely low-income families to middle-class workers earning up to $214,000, citing developer feasibility concerns as...
Cerberus Capital Proposes Modifications to 1,075-Unit 3905 Freedom Circle in Santa Clara Before Breaking Ground
A 13.3-acre development site in Santa Clara’s Freedom Circle neighborhood is moving closer to construction as Cerberus Capital Management seeks approval for minor...
San Jose Grapples with Housing Crisis as Development Costs Outpace Rent Growth
A comprehensive study reveals why thousands of entitled units remain unbuilt in Silicon Valley’s largest city In a city that has entitled nearly...
Urban Catalyst Refocuses San Jose Project Toward Housing, Dropping Offices for 626 New Apartments
San Jose developer abandons office tower concept, opting for wood-frame construction to control costs Downtown San Jose’s residential development pipeline continues to reshape...
Urban Catalyst Makes Final Push for Downtown San Jose Real Estate Fund as Tax Program Faces Overhaul
Developer’s Opportunity Zone Fund II closes at year-end, marking last chance to invest under current rules before stricter federal criteria take effect San...
Urban Catalyst Celebrates Groundbreaking on 278-Unit Aquino Development in Downtown West San Jose
SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 10, 2025 — Urban Catalyst proudly celebrated the groundbreaking of Aquino, a 278-unit high-end multifamily development located at 498...
Urban Catalyst Secures $112.5MM Loan for 278-Unit San Jose Apartment Development
San Jose’s downtown skyline is set for another addition as Urban Catalyst secured $112.5 million in construction financing for its 278-unit Aquino apartment...
Urban Catalyst Advances 278-Unit Mixed-Use Project in Downtown San José
A major step in urban revitalization is taking shape as San José-based developer Urban Catalyst prepares to bring a new multifamily development to...
New 176-Room TownePlace Suites by Marriott Expands Downtown San Jose’s Hotel Capacity
San Jose’s hotel landscape received a significant boost with the opening of the new TownePlace Suites by Marriott, a 176-room extended-stay hotel located...
Urban Catalyst Proposes 138-Townhome “Builder’s Remedy” Project in Los Gatos
In an assertive move to address California’s housing shortage, Urban Catalyst is leveraging a powerful but rarely used provision in state housing law...
SummerHill Homes Proposes 155-Unit Townhome Project to Replace Los Gatos Lodge
SummerHill Homes is preparing to bring a wind of change to Los Gatos with a new residential development at 50 Los Gatos-Saratoga Road....
Urban Catalyst Proposes 138-Unit Housing Development in Los Gatos, Leveraging Builder’s Remedy
Urban Catalyst, a prominent developer known for its large-scale projects in downtown San Jose, is looking to expand its footprint to Los Gatos....
