- The entire Santa Clara Steet side is retail/commercial space with support for three separate storefronts.
- The garage entrance is now on South San Pedro instead of Market Street (sweet!).
- The Market Street side has some retail, the lobby, and the leasing office.
- Remember that huge teal line running up the building? It is planned to be LED-based, meaning it can be any color.
My favorite render is the night shot at the very end. I am getting really, really excited about this building. The day this thing breaks ground, we'll have to celebrate at the San Pedro Square Market!
Can we finally get a DT Apple store here please???
ReplyDeleteApple is a traitor to San Jose! They opened one in Dt. Philly, Montreal, Portland and Indianapolis. It's time to say "F" you to Apple and look for something better like a unique international store with prestige and very few locations in the U.S..
DeleteSamsung is opening retail store now, maybe the city can convince them to open in DTSJ.
DeleteSome possible retail targets:
Zara
Esprit
Foreign Exchange
Cotton On
Theory
Giordano
I would also love if a Rasputin/Amoeba/Streetlight opened in downtown.
Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThe meeting is today for EIR for this building today. You should get an idea when this thing will break ground. It's desperately needed badly downtown. Keep up informed as to when they will definitely get underway.
ReplyDeleteIs this project realistic or just a dream? When will this project break ground, if ever?
ReplyDeleteGood question!
DeleteVery realistic, 2-3 months if that
DeleteYou know that for sure?
DeleteBrian, no one knows FOR SURE. But all the normal construction processes are going through fine as of this point. The only time we will know for sure is when we see actual construction of the foundation. Heck, even demolition activities are not counted as FOR SURE, in my eyes ;)
DeleteAs soon as they can go through all the proper channel through the city permit process, they will break ground. This project is a good a money in the bank and secured. It's that set! Ground Breaking: March or soon as possible.
ReplyDeleteSecond news: Nemea will open by this Weekend or early next week on First St. just like the Korean food place did. It's a nice stretch of dining and shoppind district downtown. Good job!
How do you know it's funded? Just curious. And sorry, but downtown shopping district? Wherrre??
DeleteThere really is a nice little district coming along on First and Second Street. Was there on a Friday night and First was completely packed. The new 55 South bar looks like a substantial upgrade from A Perfect Finish (which I liked). I peeked inside Nemea and it looks impressive. This is really going to be a flagship restaurant with great decor and a slick bar. The Korean restaurant is open and another new place looks like it is coming soon on that street. Basically all of the retail/restaurant spots are filling up. The video ads they are projecting onto the Pavilian Garage wall also add a nice little touch. The area seems much more lively than a few months ago.
DeleteShould also mention Vyne opened on paseo de san antonio, and the Yelp reviews are fantastic. Combined with Blackbird Tavern, two 8k+ sqft flagship restaurants in the San Pedro Square area, and half a dozen other planned restaurants... 2013 is going to be a great year for Downtown food. Traditional retail still has a ways to go, but Muji is going to pave the way for others. All we need is foot-traffic, and we are getting there.
DeleteNo traditional bank needed for One South Market building. Essex, the apartment pension company, will fund the bulk of the construction of the building. This project is technically a go after it clears the city planning.
DeleteThis project breaks ground in June while Sentara(formerly Carlyle) breaks ground in November.
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