Modular construction is hot here in the Bay Area, and has captured the interest of developers, investors and residents in search of a more effective, potentially less-expensive, way to build housing. Join us as we visit a brand new modular housing project in San Jose for an up-close look at how these units, which are
The Bay Area continues to evolve thanks to advances in technology, passionate advocacy, and innovative thinking and development, with a handful of cutting-edge thinkers leading the charge. Come grab a beer and hear from the key people who are shaping the region’s future. In this installment, we talk with Kim Walesh, the director of economic development and
As one of the fastest-growing parts of the Bay Area, Silicon Valley needs a reliable, safe and drought-proof water supply. What can be done in the near term to provide the region with a sustainable water source at a fair price? Speakers: Tara Lohan / WaterDeeply Vu-Bang Nguyen / Silicon Valley Community Foundation Laura Tam
GreenTRIP Connect is a powerful new tool that allows users to go online, select a parcel of land being considered for development, and instantly explore how much the driving and parking demand – and associated greenhouse gas emissions – go down by applying services like carsharing or affordable housing. Come learn more about the program
While San Jose has an urban vision for its future, its past is rooted in suburban development. Many cities have implemented “small lot subdivision” ordinances that allow for small developments that can be built without requiring a homeowners’ association and related hassles. Is this an answer to help fill the gap where mid-rises and high-rises
How do developers decide what to build and where to build it? Which comes first: new infrastructure or new buildings? Learn some of the basics of urban real estate development from one of Silicon Valley’s most prolific developers. + Tim Steele / Sobrato
Slated to open in 2020, Santa Clara County’s new state-of-the-art jail will feature a design focused on mental health treatment, on programs to reduce recidivism and on a centralized re-entry floor to assist inmates with their return to the community. In addition, the facility will make use of key urban design principles befitting its proximity
What makes for a good neighborhood? Do you need housing and ground floor retail? A good proportion between the buildings and the street? Cafe seating and street furniture? Or does it just take an engaged community that is willing to shape their street? For years, the Better Block Foundation has been educating, equipping and empowering communities and their leaders
SPUR is now in three cities: San Francisco, San Jose, and Oakland! We invite SPUR members from all over the Bay Area to mingle at our three summer parties! The SPUR Member Parties reach across the Bay Area, bringing together a community of urbanists to celebrate city life — and SPUR! Our wildly popular parties offer a unique opportunity to meet
Can You Dig This? follows the inspirational journeys of four unlikely gardeners in South Los Angeles who discover what happens when they put their hands in the soil. This is not a story of science and economics, but a story of the human spirit, inspiring people everywhere to pick up their shovels and “plant some
The State Office of Planning and Research is inches away from releasing their second (and likely final) draft of new guidelines that eliminate LOS from CEQA analysis and replace it with a new calculation of Per Capita Vehicle Miles Traveled. The resulting impact from this change will be massive, requiring action by every city in California. San
Silicon Valley is the global center of innovation. How can we leverage this incredible culture of innovation and apply it to solving the housing crisis? Come hear compelling panel discussions from leaders across sectors about the challenges and collaborative opportunities ahead. Supported by the Knight Foundation and in partnership with the City of San Jose,
