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www.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
East Bay (California)

Trial looms that may decide VTA quest to grab downtown San Jose site

The VTA is pursuing eminent domain to acquire property for a potential BART station in downtown San Jose
The lawsuit involves the VTA, property owner Goldrock Holdings, and building tenants. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
Silicon Valley real estate

VTA ditches quest to grab San Jose site as train station design shifts

The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority has abandoned its plan to seize a downtown San Jose property through eminent domain after the proposed BART station design shifted.
This marks the second time the VTA has given up a purchase effort on East Santa Clara Street.
The VTA stated that it did not need the property for the construction of the Downtown San Jose BART Station. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
3 months ago
East Bay (California)

VTA scuttles seizure of San Jose tower site delay may hurt project

The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority has abandoned its plans to seize a prime site near a future BART station in downtown San Jose through eminent domain, potentially derailing a housing highrise project.
The VTA stated that it no longer needed the property to build a component of the train station, removing the need to acquire it.
The legal threats from the VTA have created new problems for the property, potentially impacting the development process. [ more ]
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www.mercurynews.com
4 days ago
Silicon Valley real estate

San Jose real estate war at BART site may need jury as mediation fails

A property battle over a prime downtown San Jose spot needed for a future BART station may head to a jury. [ more ]
The Mercury News
5 months ago
Silicon Valley real estate

400-plus homes are eyed at choice site near San Jose BART station

A preliminary proposal in San Jose suggests that around 400 homes could be developed near a BART station.
The development site is owned by the Facchino family, who previously had plans for a larger development at the same location. [ more ]
www.berkeleyside.org
1 month ago
East Bay food

BART service restored after rescue from tracks at North Berkeley station

First responders rescued a person in a wheelchair from the trackway at the North Berkeley BART station.
BART had restored service after a possible collision involving a train, wheelchair, and individual at the station. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
3 months ago
San Francisco

Big housing project may create 300-plus units near San Jose BART site

A housing development of over 300 units is being proposed in San Jose near a future BART station.
The previous plan for the site was for 140 units, but the new proposal has more than doubled the number of units. [ more ]
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