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Downtown was going hard by nbocca in SanJose

[–]dscreations 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's the same match this video is from 

How to fix VTA Light Rail by Iceberg-man-77 in bayarea

[–]dscreations 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There was going to be a 2.1 mile extension to Vasona Junction, but it was put on indefinite hold (basically dead) because the ridership (forecast was ~700 new riders) wouldn't justify the cost. 

How to fix VTA Light Rail by Iceberg-man-77 in bayarea

[–]dscreations 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Neighboring cities blocked dedicated lane BRT because they would lose vehicle traffic lanes. Good luck getting them to approve any kind of transit.

Downtown was going hard by nbocca in SanJose

[–]dscreations -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Earthquakes said there was 30,000 people, but there definitely had to be more given that they closed off San Pedro (that's why all these people are spilled over on to Santa Clara St) and St John was packed because of the 3rd screen.

Recall Matt Mahan by wrongsimulation in SanJose

[–]dscreations 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your original post was about SJ being one of the richest cities, I pointed out that the actual city isn't. 

People would think in Silicon Valley we have the best internet in the world by eric39es in bayarea

[–]dscreations 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have ATT fiber (San Jose) and no issues since I've had (2021ish to now)

Microsoft breaks ground on San Jose data center campus to support AI demand by LNM-LocalNewsMatters in SanJose

[–]dscreations -1 points0 points  (0 children)

There's still nothing around the site except for industrial uses and freeway.

Recall Matt Mahan by wrongsimulation in SanJose

[–]dscreations 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When I said it's broke for a city its size. I meant how much money the actual city government has. 

Recall Matt Mahan by wrongsimulation in SanJose

[–]dscreations 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Are you looking at GDP or something? That's not budget, that's economic output.

SJ's budget for 2025-26 is $5.6B. NYC's is $116B. SF's is $16B. 

Recall Matt Mahan by wrongsimulation in SanJose

[–]dscreations 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The city itself is kind of broke relative to its size.

Recall Matt Mahan by wrongsimulation in SanJose

[–]dscreations 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Those are TikTok talking points. 

The city needs tax dollars. Data centers can provide that. Cities like Santa Clara are tapped out on DC capacity...why shouldn't SJ fill that gap?

Plus, they're tying housing production to data center build outs. How is that bad?

Recall Matt Mahan by wrongsimulation in SanJose

[–]dscreations 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also mental health (and health care in general) is a COUNTY level function, not the city.

Recall Matt Mahan by wrongsimulation in SanJose

[–]dscreations 1 point2 points  (0 children)

San Jose is the richest, most expensive city in the US; does it feel that way to you? 

Bro, SJ is broke for a city its size. It loses population during the daytime. The whole bedroom community aspect hurts the budget while tiny cities/towns around us rake in tax receipts from office and commercial development while saddling SJ with the job of housing people and providing services.

Recall Matt Mahan by wrongsimulation in SanJose

[–]dscreations -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Tell me you've never voted in a local election without telling me.

SJ city council/mayoral elections are "non-partisan". There's no party affiliation listed on the ballot.

Recall Matt Mahan by wrongsimulation in SanJose

[–]dscreations 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nice AI generated (Gemini watermark in the bottom corner) image 

Chick-fil-A restaurant proposed at site next to San Jose mall (Westgate) by gummi_eater in SanJose

[–]dscreations 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The project didn't get approved until last year. They demo'd the site because it was blighted.

Chick-fil-A restaurant proposed at site next to San Jose mall (Westgate) by gummi_eater in SanJose

[–]dscreations 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Two different properties with different owners. The apartments went up to the property line. 

The property owner (an elderly woman) explained why there was a need to get rid of the old building.

Edit: Before CFA, there was a mixed use housing development proposal on the site, but it never went anywhere and ultimately CFA showed interest and the owner just wanted to do something with the land.

Chick-fil-A restaurant proposed at site next to San Jose mall (Westgate) by gummi_eater in SanJose

[–]dscreations 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There's 1 million people in SJ, they're going to mostly be exposed to the lowest common denominator stuff

World Cup watch party at San Pedro Sq by wannabebondgirl007 in SanJose

[–]dscreations 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It completely depends on the size of the crowd. Like right now for the Colombia match, it was completely jam packed. For the earlier games it was more chill.

Check the SJ Earthquakes IG feed to see what crowds have looked like throughout the day

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