Diridon Station Area Urban Village


The Poor House Bistro turning from West San Carlos Street to Barack Obama Boulevard, image by Andrew Campbell Nelson

Poor House Bistro Moves for Google Downtown West Masterplan

The Victorian-era home to Poor House Bistro has been moved from 91 South Autumn Street to 317 West St. John Street in Little Italy, San Jose. The relocation comes ahead of Downtown West, Google’s massive plans to redevelop the low-density area surrounding Diridon Station with high-density offices, housing, and retail. Project site maps indicate 91 South Autumn Street will be replaced with an office building.

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250 Stockton Avenue frontal view, rendering courtesy Steinberg Hart

Preliminary Plans Published for 250 Stockton Avenue by Diridon Station, San Jose

Yet another high-rise proposal demonstrates the gravitational pull for Diridon Station and Google’s Downtown West project in San Jose. Steinberg Hart and Imwalle Properties have announced plans for 250 Stockton Avenue, a 16-story office tower, to replace a single-story commercial structure within walking distance of the future end-of-line for the Silicon Valley BART extension. The proposal aims to capitalize on the district’s urban qualities and access to public transit.

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Downtown West concept skyline view, illustration via San Jose Planning Department

Google’s Downtown West Plan Heads to Final Vote from San Jose City Council

San Jose City Council is poised to give final approval to construct the 80-acre Downtown West urban development by Google. The proposal would reshape a significant portion of the Diridon Station Area Plan in Downtown San Jose by replacing surface parking and low-density blocks around the SAP Center with a higher density of housing, offices, and retail. The meeting will be held today, starting at 6 PM.

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