In the ever-evolving landscape of San Jose, another piece of history is making way for much-needed housing. The North San Jose multifamily project at 0 Seely Ave is breaking ground, stirring up a mix of excitement and nostalgia.

A New Chapter for Historic Land

The site, once a Japanese-owned farmland that belonged to World War II internment camp survivor Eiichi “Ed” Sakauye, is transforming into Coyote Creek Village. Developers aren’t just bulldozing memories, though - they’re planning to honor the land’s heritage with a city park named after Sakauye.

Housing Crisis? What Housing Crisis?

Mayor Matt Mahan is flexing San Jose’s housing muscles with his Multifamily Housing Incentives Program. The goal? Slash developer taxes by 50% and get shovels in the ground. The result? Over 700 multifamily homes already in motion this year, with hopes of 2,000 new homes by year’s end.

Community and Progress

The project isn’t just about housing. It’s bringing a two-acre park, the first dog park in North San Jose, and a promise of diverse income levels living together. Scott Youdall from the Hanover Company calls it a vision of community - and who are we to argue?

While preserving history matters, so does solving our housing crisis. San Jose is proving you can do both - one multifamily project at a time.