A developer has proposed an ambitious high-rise project just north of Santana Row and Westfield Valley Fair — at 14 and 17 stories, far taller than any nearby building — but not without significant pushback from San Jose and Santa Clara residents who fear the landmark development could change the character of their neighborhood.
VCI Cos. has requested a general plan amendment to facilitate its vision to replace a vacant, dilapidated office building near the corner of Winchester Boulevard and West Hedding Street with a high-rise development consisting of two towers connected by a skyway.
However, residents have united to oppose the project that could reach a maximum height of 197 feet, calling it “a monstrosity,” “ugly, ugly, ugly” and “an attempt to bring downtown to our neighborhood” at a community meeting last week…