The proposed development is one of the first that fits into the city’s West San Carlos Urban Village Plan, a blueprint for denser growth.

The 259 Meridian proposal is one of the first developments that would fit into the city’s West San Carlos Urban Village plan.

When stakeholders can more easily participate in public meetings, governments get better results and our collective trust in institutions grows.

The non-profit aims to “improve, then approve” projects as part of a broader push for the region to build its way out of the housing crisis.

The San Jose native says the public needs to be more engaged in development to address the dire shortfall of places to live in Silicon Valley.

A landmark law designed to protect California’s environment has enabled profiteers to hold up critical projects.

The Knight Foundation announced Wednesday that it awarded more than $1 million in grants to 11 organizations in San Jose.