Downtown Santa Clara revitalization slow to start - San Jose Spotlight
Santa Clara's downtown revitalization is stalled due to economic barriers and complex policies despite community push for development on city-owned land.
Pittsburg planning downtown makeover with zoning proposals
"For my entire tenure here at Pittsburg, it has been a hot-button issue. Originally, when all the investment went in downtown, I think there was a hope that it would be able to thrive almost completely off restaurants and retail businesses."
Festival at Ogawa Plaza May 8 celebrates Small Business Week
The festival, from 3 to 7 p.m., is the highlight of Oakland's Small Business Week activities. It's a celebration and an acknowledgement of what small business means to The Town.
Many residents expressed concerns during a recent survey about the cityâs plans to build low-income housing on downtown parking lots, fearing it would harm local businesses.
San Francisco weighs more incentives for office-to-housing conversations
San Francisco's Board of Supervisors aims to revitalize downtown by streamlining construction processes to address high office vacancy rates and boost housing.
San Francisco weighs more incentives for office-to-housing conversations
San Francisco's Board of Supervisors aims to revitalize downtown by streamlining construction processes to address high office vacancy rates and boost housing.