When shovels need a shove: Santa Clara sees slow progress on downtown revitalization

SANTA CLARA’S NEGLECTED DOWNTOWN took a key turn toward revitalization in 2023, but there’s been little movement since.

Market conditions and complex policies have slowed the progress since its approval. Frustrated residents want Santa Clara to move on developing six acres owned by the city as identified in the Downtown Precise Plan. The other 21 acres of downtown are private property.