San Jose is actively promoting development by implementing policies that encourage new projects. A recent example is the city’s decision to waive various municipal fees to accelerate housing construction.

In addition, we maintain strong relationships with city officials and local policymakers, which helps ensure that our projects progress smoothly through the approval process, bringing us closer to realizing our vision.

When developing in a city, it's essential to ensure the transit infrastructure is in place to make projects accessible and sustainable. Urban Catalyst is strategically positioned near several exciting transit options, including VTA, Caltrain, and soon BART. Construction has officially begun on the highly anticipated BART extension to Silicon Valley, bringing transformative changes to San Jose.

Diridon Station is set to become one of the busiest transportation hubs on the West Coast. The Joint Policy Advisory Board recently unveiled three potential designs, incorporating future additions like California High-Speed Rail and BART.

These advancements in San Jose’s transit infrastructure will directly benefit Urban Catalyst’s development pipeline, with projects located near key transit stations. Transit-oriented development is central to Urban Catalyst’s vision, creating vibrant, sustainable urban spaces that foster connectivity and drive economic growth. 

San Jose is powered by the dynamic growth of Silicon Valley, which continues to expand southward from tech hubs like Palo Alto and Sunnyvale. As one of the few remaining Silicon Valley cities with available space for development, San Jose is primed for growth and revitalization.

A prime example is Google’s ambitious project. The Mountain View-based tech giant has acquired over 80 acres in downtown San Jose for its largest campus to date, investing more than $500 million. Dubbed "Google Village," this massive development will feature over 5,000 residential units, and over 7 million square feet of office space, hotels, shops, restaurants, and open spaces.

Adobe, another industry heavyweight, recently completed its second tower in downtown San Jose, adding space for 4,000 employees.