Publication Date
Fall 1999
Degree Type
Master's Project
Degree Name
Master of Urban Planning (MUP)
Department
Urban and Regional Planning
Abstract
Over the course of the last 30 years, despite the apparent lack of a coherent national urban policy, and the unfortunate unwillingness of residents to assess themselves the taxes necessary to sustain an acceptable level of neighborhood service, the city of San Jose has arguably never seen brighter moments in its approximate 200 year history than those which it is currently experiencing. In former San Jose Mayor Susan Hammer’s final state of the city speech she takes great pride in touting the strength of San Jose’s economy as well as the ancillary benefits of being the “Capital of Silicon Valley”. In addition to record low unemployment, the collaborative efforts of the police department has made the city one of the safest in America, while the revitalization of downtown has created what Mayor Hammer refers to as “... a vibrant arts and entertainment center equal to any other location in the Bay Area” (Hammer, State of the City). While this speech is meant to apply to residents living in all of San Jose’s neighborhoods, not many inner city residents would agree that they’ve seen the fruits of such a booming economy.
Recommended Citation
Cantore, Vincent Edward, "Urban Problems and the City of San Jose’s University Neighborhoods Urban Revitalization Plan" (1999). Master's Projects. 1697.
https://scholarworks.sjsu.edu/etd_projects/1697
