Vendors at the Berryessa Flea Market are seeking urgent clarity from the city of San Jose concerning their future, as development plans threaten their long-standing cultural hub. The 60-acre site, home to over 450 vendors and vital for many families, is under consideration for the Berryessa BART Urban Village project, with concerns that new development could leave them without a place to operate. Despite the city exploring alternative sites and potentially allocating funds for relocation, the current proposals do not fully accommodate the existing vendor population, igniting fears of a loss of community and livelihoods.
Amid growing uncertainty about their future, vendors at the Berryessa Flea Market have asked San Jose for greater clarity and commitment as they anxiously play the waiting game.
The city has explored other potential sites to relocate vendors as the current property is being eyed for the Berryessa BART Urban Village project.
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