Housing
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Weekly summary for San Jose
Jul 13, 2026 to Jul 19, 2026 • Updated Jul 16, 2026
This week in San Jose housing affordability, city officials approved a six-story mixed-use development at 653 North 7th Street in Japantown. The project will add 65 new residential units alongside a dedicated San Jose Taiko performance hub, marking a significant step toward expanding housing and cultural space in the city.
Meanwhile, some neighbors have raised concerns about a separate apartment project linked to a developer’s agreement with the city, highlighting ongoing community scrutiny of local housing deals.
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- Japantown project approved for 65 housing units plus a Taiko performance space.
- Resident concerns voiced about another city-related apartment development.
- City continues balancing new housing initiatives with community feedback.
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Housing
↓Decrease
-$31.0K
-4.64%
2024-2025 Adopted Budget: $668.0K2025-2026 Proposed Budget: $637.0K
5-year context: 2021-2022 $538.8K to 2025-2026 $637.0K
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