While there are economic and fiscal challenges, the tone was optimistic. The plan centers around creating a better government, not a bigger one... echoing what is happening nationally. San Jose is already leading in innovation, especially in AI with the highest per capita AI jobs and patents. San Jose generates more than double the number of AI patents of San Francisco and Oakland combined. 2025 will also be a year where San Jose embraces AI to enhance public services, including optimizing bus routes and repairs.
Housing is another key challenge. The plan is to streamline the permit processes, reduce fees, and speed up approvals. Policy reforms have already opened up capacity for 20,000 new homes in North San Jose.
Safety and homelessness will benefit from expanded foot patrols Downtown, getting repeat offenders off the streets, and 1,000 new temporary housing units.
More info will follow at the Journal's annual Economic and Mayor's Forecast event, but for now you can read the full article below (no paywall).
Source: SVBJ
Source: SVBJ
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