Gateway Tower has been controversial because it will demolish two century-old buildings in the low-slung SoFA arts neighborhood.

In addition to making shelter-in-place kits, the nonprofit has teamed up with a manufacturer to make 3,000 gallons of FDA-grade hand sanitizer.

The owner of the armory is partnering with a company called Non Plus Ultra to revive the building on North Second Street.

Details about the project surfaced earlier this week when the developer submitted a permit application to the San Jose Planning Department.

Is this finally San Jose’s moment for downtown to realize its potential as a vital and beautiful urban community?