San Jose is poised for a transformative project that integrates sustainability and innovation through a collaboration between PG&E, Westbank, and city leaders. The centerpiece is a mixed-use development on 323 Terraine Street featuring a 345-unit housing tower adjacent to a data center, utilizing heat energy from the latter to power the former. Westbank envisions a broader district energy system connecting multiple housing and data centers across Downtown, aiming to position San Jose as a leader in urban innovation while preparing for economic growth fueled by technology and AI.
"The data center would be in the same footprint as the office building," said Andrew Jacobson, Vice President of the U.S. for Westbank, noting the shift from an earlier office-focused plan.
"Our long-term vision is with multiple data centers and housing clusters, the idea is to connect them all and create a downtown San Jose district energy system," Jacobson explained.
"We are preparing for rapid economic expansion, particularly in tech and AI in San Jose," said Teresa Alvarado, PG&E's Vice President for the South Bay and Central Coast Region.
"The city of San Jose needs to expedite the development of this project." Bob Staedler of Silicon Valley Synergy agrees, urging swift action.
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