Sunnyvale’s live-work-play formula pays off as downtown offices and housing fill up

by B. Sakura Cannestra, San Jose Spotlight September 3, 2025September 3, 2025

Downtown Sunnyvale is emblematic of the city's commercial real estate recovery. The city has been leasing out new office space to companies interested in the area's balance of work, life and entertainment amenities. (B. Sakura Cannestra/San José Spotlight)

SUNNYVALE HAS FOUND the blueprint for creating a prosperous downtown.

Officials have figured out how to balance retail, housing and offices in the city’s core, even with an aggressive plan to build out nearly 1 million square feet of new office space in downtown. Sunnyvale is confident it will attract employers with its live, work and play downtown formula.

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