"2025 marked a significant year for San Jose's role in the AI boom, driven by massive investments in data centers and infrastructure. The city planned to double its power capacity with two gigawatts over five years, supported by $2.4 billion from PG&E, to accommodate surging demand from AI computing. Nvidia advanced its presence by converting an office building in North San Jose into a data center and expanding its campus."
"Downtown San Jose saw record momentum, with 15.9 million visitors in the first half of the year alone. Business growth included 16 new food and beverage spots, 933 new business tax certificates citywide, rising hotel occupancy, and food sales tax revenue exceeding pre-pandemic levels by 21%. The year built excitement for major 2026 events like the Super Bowl and World Cup."
Major mixed-use development advanced downtown, including renderings for Bjarke Ingels Group's Fountain Alley towers with 768 apartments, retail, and bike-focused amenities. San Jose amplified its role in the AI boom through large data center investments and planned to double power capacity by two gigawatts over five years, backed by $2.4 billion from PG&E. Nvidia converted an office into a data center and expanded its campus. Downtown tourism and business activity surged with 15.9 million visitors, numerous new restaurants, rising hotel occupancy, and food sales tax up 21%. Reported crime against persons fell nearly 12%, and cultural events energized community life.
Read at Thesanjoseblog
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