Construction Update from Santa Clara Agrihood at 90 North Winchester Boulevard

Santa Clara Agrihood, image from Steinberg HartSanta Clara Agrihood, image from Steinberg Hart

Crews have topped out the senior housing block and the townhomes for the multi-structure Santa Clara Agrihood project. The project has reshaped the vacant lot by the border of Santa Clara and San Jose, with plans to open up 361 new homes, retail, and urban farmland by next year. Core Companies, a real estate and construction firm, is responsible for the development.

Santa Clara Agrihood senior housing seen from Winchester Boulevard, image by Andrew Campbell Nelson

Santa Clara Agrihood senior housing seen from Winchester Boulevard, image by Andrew Campbell Nelson

Santa Clara Agrihood Senior Housing apartments, image by Andrew Campbell Nelson

Santa Clara Agrihood Senior Housing apartments, image by Andrew Campbell Nelson

Santa Clara Agrihood townhomes along Worthington Circle, image by Andrew Campbell Nelson

Santa Clara Agrihood townhomes along Worthington Circle, image by Andrew Campbell Nelson

The project takes a novel approach to construction for the Bay Area, centering the new housing around new farmland managed by Farmscape, taking advantage of Santa Clara Valley’s fertile land. The area, called the Valley of Heart’s Delight, was transformed from the country’s most abundant source of fruits into a sprawling urban region fueled by the automobile industry following World War Two.

Core Companies shares that the farmland is an “homage to Santa Clara’s agricultural past. Located on the former UC Davis agricultural research and development site known as the Bay Area Research and Extension Center (BAREC), the acre-and-a-half of farmland and open space will provide healthy sustenance and new outdoor recreational resources to residents and neighbors alike.”

Santa Clara Agrihood site map, image via Core Companies

Santa Clara Agrihood site map, image via Core Companies

Santa Clara Agrihood townhomes, image from Steinberg Hart

Santa Clara Agrihood townhomes, image from Steinberg Hart

The land will have three rotations of food crops each year. The property will feature native hedgerows to increase pollination and avoid using pesticides. The following is a list of potential crops to be grown at Agrihood.

  • Comfort foods: tomatoes, zucchini, romaine lettuce, eggplant, onions, and sweet potatoes
  • Superfoods: kale, parsley, collard greens, and chard
  • Native foods: quailbush, strawberries, yerba buena, watercress, prickly pear, huckleberries, elderberries, and chia
  • Perennials: citrus trees, dwarf apple, pear, plum, apricot, almond, and nectarine. Additionally, avocados, walnut, and persimmons are being considered. Berry vines and grapes for wine will cover fences, arbors, and trellises. Other perennials that may include sorrel, New Zealand spinach, golden berries, chives, chayote, Malabar spinach, and sunchokes
  • Drought tolerant plantings: olives, millet, sorghum, arugula, African basil, okra, cowpeas, and mesquite

The development yields 241,400 square feet of residential space across two housing types, apartments and townhomes. Of the 361 units, 181 will be priced as affordable. Steinberg Hart is responsible for the architectural design, which imagines an active, vibrant development with inviting outdoor spaces.

Santa Clara Agrihood active courtyard, image from Steinberg Hart

Santa Clara Agrihood active courtyard, image from Steinberg Hart

Santa Clara Agrihood's Shed at northeast edge of the lot, image by Andrew Campbell Nelson

Santa Clara Agrihood’s Shed at northeast edge of the lot, image by Andrew Campbell Nelson

One of the Santa Clara Agrihood apartments complex, image from Steinberg Hart

One of the Santa Clara Agrihood apartments complex, image from Steinberg Hart

The 36 townhomes and the 165-unit affordable senior housing apartments are currently under construction. Of the 165 units, there will be 70 studios, 84 single-bedroom units, and 11 two-bedroom units. Parking will be available for 99 vehicles and twelve bicycles.

A second 237,000-square-foot building will contain 160 apartments, of which 16 will be sold as affordable.

The project is expected open in late 2023, with the property managed by the John Stewart Company.

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7 Comments on "Construction Update from Santa Clara Agrihood at 90 North Winchester Boulevard"

  1. Andrew Danish | June 26, 2022 at 4:14 pm | Reply

    DId not know about this. Sounds like a great project!

  2. Hello, I have been on Agrihood ‘Interest List’ for almost (2) years. When should I anticipate opportunity to Complete an Application for (1) Bedroom Senior Apartment?? How are SeniorvUniors being Priced Monthly? I would assume Low and Very Low Rates..
    Please let me know. Thank you..

    Regards,

    Shirley Duvall

  3. Correction to above Comment.. Computer Error.. Meant to Inquire in how are Senior Units being Priced Out Per Month. I will await Response..
    Thank you..

  4. Margaret Esparza | March 11, 2023 at 8:07 am | Reply

    Are all units for sale or rent? I am very interested in a 1 bedroom. Also pricing?

  5. van.phuong76@yahoo.com | April 29, 2023 at 10:17 am | Reply

    hi
    we could like to know which is mansion above will be sold as affordable townhouse or apartment.

  6. Hi,
    I am looking for a two bedroom for me and my 91 year old mother.
    Please advise

  7. Chris Giangreco | February 9, 2024 at 2:31 pm | Reply

    As of today 09FEB2024, I believe all construction is completed. I attended the community meeting in one of the rooms there at the Agrihood for the VCI COMPANIES proposed project the next stoplight north at 826 N. Winchester. The room was far too small for the large number of concerned residents that showed up. Yes, the project looks good and is sure to be a success. I think the Cities of Santa Clara and San Jose, as well as Santa Clara County all go this one wrong. I had always though that the best use of this space would transforming the old BAREC agricultural research site into an open space park, owned and maintained by all three. All three missed the boat.

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