March 2014 Downtown Dimension Highlights

Here are my notes from the latest edition of Downtown Dimension:

• 43 new Downtown San Jose eateries have opened in the past 18 months, representing 20% of the total restaurants Downtown today [Josh: a bit less than 20%, but still a huge number]
• Da Kine Island Grill opened on March 8th and Paper Plane opens next month.
• The Downtown Street Life plan is gaining traction and will provide 40 different projects aimed at creating more comfortable spaces Downtown.
• Blackbird tavern is now using the neighboring space for private parties and events.
• Electric Cloud has moved its Sunnyvale headquarters and about 70 employees to 35 S. First St.
• A 20,000 SQFT space at 130 Almaden will become Paul Mitchel The School, hosting 30 employees training 200-25 cosmetology students at a time.
• Free ultra high-speed internet is being offered as an incentive for companies that choose to locate in one of six older Downtown buildings with high vacancies.

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