Downtown San Jose could see an economic boost if city officials adopt a potential initiative for fast tracking large developments.
Mayor Matt Mahan and Councilmembers Dev Davis and Pam Foley are proposing an “Innovative Project Pathway Program” aimed at creating a streamlined approach to development in the downtown core. It would apply to developers interested in constructing new residential and commercial projects. The program could open the door to rezoning areas of downtown to accommodate new development and modifying the city’s general plan.
At Wednesday’s Rules and Open Government Committee meeting, Foley said the city has been criticized in the past for how slow the process is — but the project pathways program proposal will turn things around…