America's Thriving Cities
1.) Irvine
2.) San Jose
3.) Fremont
4.) Austin
5.) San Francisco
6.) Seattle
7.) Plano
8.) Gilbert
9.) Orlando
Saturday, September 7, 2013
Saturday Stats: San Jose Ranks as 2nd Most "Thriving" City in America
The Daily Beast has put together a list of urban areas whose economies have been improving faster than most in the US. San Jose ranks 2nd on the list! They looked only at the 100 largest metros and compared their population growth (20% weight), employment and earnings (30% weight), market strength (20% weight), infrastructure (15% weight), and intellectual capital (15% weight). Below are the results!
Friday, September 6, 2013
South FIRST FRIDAYS Art Walk + STREET MRKT Today!
From Phantom Galleries:
Cement Eclipses at Anno Domini Gallery
The South FIRST FRIDAYS Art Walk + Street Mrkt is this Friday, Sept. 6th, 7-11pm.
In addition to 22 participating art walk venues, there's the Street Mrkt with 60 amazing artists and indie creatives selling their work directly to art walk patrons. On the live music stage is the Sunrunners + Light Thieves + Curious Quail with emcee David Knight.
Check out the full line up here: www.southfirstfridays.com
Join the Facebook page here: www.facebook.com/ArtWalkSJ
and here's a map you can print out or save to your smart phone.
The South FIRST FRIDAYS Art Walk + Street Mrkt is this Friday, Sept. 6th, 7-11pm.
In addition to 22 participating art walk venues, there's the Street Mrkt with 60 amazing artists and indie creatives selling their work directly to art walk patrons. On the live music stage is the Sunrunners + Light Thieves + Curious Quail with emcee David Knight.
Check out the full line up here: www.southfirstfridays.com
Join the Facebook page here: www.facebook.com/ArtWalkSJ
and here's a map you can print out or save to your smart phone.
Smashburger Now Open at San Jose Market Center
The first Smashburger in Silicon Valley just opened up at the San Jose Market Center! The gourmet burger joint competes with other restaurants like The Counter and Five Guys. They differentiate themselves with creative toppings, Haagen-Dasz milkshakes, and craft beer. Based on Yelp, the chain is highly reviewed and I'm sure a lot of people will be happy to have one of these in the South Bay.
Eventually they plan to open a total of five stores in San Jose, and 10 more in the greater Silicon Valley area.
Source: SVBJ
Eventually they plan to open a total of five stores in San Jose, and 10 more in the greater Silicon Valley area.
Source: SVBJ
Thursday, September 5, 2013
Santana Row September 2013 Happenings
Santana Row September 2013 Happenings
And A Look Ahead to October and Beyond
Events, Promotions, New Openings at Silicon Valley’s Premier Destination
San Jose, CA (Aug. 28, 2013)
– A first-time fashion extravaganza celebrating a new season of style, a
new store to explore and the annual holiday celebrations are part of
anticipating cooler day at Santana Row.
Fall Fashion Affair
A Saturday of fashionable fun, focused on Fall Fashion 2013!
Saturday, September 14
Santana Style Stroll from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Begin
the day exploring The Row for specials meant to make you feel and look
your stylish best. Meet Silicon Valley style experts who will be
stationed in select stores to show you the latest trends.
Guests
will receive a swag bag of goodies and be pampered with beauty
treatments, touch-ups and mini massages. Stylists, fashion editors,
bloggers and professional consultants will help you navigate the trends
that will best work for your lifestyle and offer advice and inspiration.
To push everyone toward taking a style leap, professional models will
be wearing fall’s freshest looks inside the designated shops, including
Flying Lizard, Jest Jewels, Ted Baker, Blues Jean Bar, AVEDA, Donald
Pliner, Cole Haan, Kate Spade, Tommy Bahama, Chico’s and Boutique
Harajuku. Along the way guests are invited to sip cocktails and taste
savory (and sweet!) treats.
Tickets are $30 and benefit the Junior League of San Jose. Stop by the concierge office or go towww.SantanaRow.com to purchase tickets.
Prix-Fix Fashionably Late Lunch from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Famished
from your fashion marathon? Check out the menu at several Santana Row
restaurants offering a $20 two-course special with a drink or dessert
option.
The Row Fashion Shows on the Outdoor Runway, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Start
or end your evening celebrating style on The Row with free outdoor
fashion shows every 30 minutes. Models will walk down the main street of
Santana Row on a raised catwalk that runs from Madewell to LB Steak.
Fall favorites from a designated store will be featured every half hour.
In between, fashion revelers can pop into the in-store parties going on near the runway at retailers and be part of special style presentations and parties in various stores, all free and open to the public. Participating stores include Anne Fontaine, Gucci, Calypso, Madewell, Splendid, Free People, Furla and Franco Uomo. The in-store parties will include DJ’s, window modeling, cocktails, trunk shows, discounts and more.
In between, fashion revelers can pop into the in-store parties going on near the runway at retailers and be part of special style presentations and parties in various stores, all free and open to the public. Participating stores include Anne Fontaine, Gucci, Calypso, Madewell, Splendid, Free People, Furla and Franco Uomo. The in-store parties will include DJ’s, window modeling, cocktails, trunk shows, discounts and more.
A
special media area will be set up at the end of the runway with seating
for reporters and bloggers and a riser for photographers. Please
contact Donna Kato for more information.
Twitter Promotion @SantanaRow Invites Tweets #LifeOnTheRow
For a Chance to Win Gift Cards to Restaurants at The Row
Join
Santana Row’s Twitter campaign and photo contest through the
@SantanaRow Twitter handle. The contest invites anyone at Santana Row to
Tweet photos of a new outfit, haircut, meal, event or artsy shots and
then Tweet it to Santana Row with the hash tag #LifeonTheRow. Every
month, Santana Row will post an album on Facebook with all of the photos
with the #LifeonTheRow hash tag. The person who took the best or most
original photo will win a gift card to a Santana Row restaurant.
Lunch on The Row & A Show
Mondays through Thursdays, Sept. 2 to Oct. 31
Enjoy a weekday afternoon at Santana Row with lunch plus
a show. A two-course lunch is offered at participating restaurants
followed by a matinee at CineArts Theatre. Present your same-day
itemized receipt to the Santana Row Concierge Center for a movie voucher
that can be redeemed for any weekday matinee. For a full list of
participating restaurants and specials, go to SantanaRow.com.
Mommy & Me & Daddies, Too: “Safety Day”
Sept.10 and every second Tuesday of the month, through December
Learn
all about safety with local heroes from the San Jose Fire Department
and Police Department. After the safety lessons, families can enjoy a
live musical performance from Andy Z with the local public safety heroes
joining in the fun! Face painting, balloon animals, arts & crafts
and educational activities are designed for parents and their pre-school
aged children.
Details: 10 a.m. to noon at Park Valencia. Mommy & Me & Daddies, Too is a free kids club held on the second Tuesday of every month from May through December. For more information, call 408.551.4611 or visitwww.SantanaRow.com.
A look ahead to October…
Scotch & Soda
Opening Late October
Amsterdam-based
fashion brand Scotch & Soda is opening its first South Bay location
at Santana Row just in time for the holiday shopping season.
The 1,840 square-foot store will be located on the corner of Tatum and Santana Row, next to kate spade new york.
Scotch
& Soda at Santana Row will offer high-quality clothes and
accessories for men and women. Rich in detail, they’re typically
inspired by the best tried-and-tested classic and vintage styles and
enriched with a wealth of inspiration from around the world. Though
Scotch & Soda has been around since the ‘80s, the international
fashion brand as we know it today originated in 2001 when the new owners
combined their broad experience and shared love for making great
garments. The women’s collection, Maison Scotch, entered the market with
the Spring/Summer 2010 collection and accounts for a large part of the
company’s continuous growth. For more information about the store, go
to:www.scotch-soda.com.
Mommy & Me & Daddies, Too: “Happy Halloween”
Oct. 29, but usually every second Tuesday of the month, through December
No
tricks, just treats! Wear your costume and trick-or-treat on The Row.
Enjoy pumpkin decorating, Halloween photos, craft projects and a live
musical performance by Andy Z. Santana Row will provide a FREE
trick-or-treat bag for kids.
Details: 10 a.m. to noon at Park Valencia. Mommy & Me & Daddies, Too is a free kids club held on the second Tuesday of every month from May through December. For more information, call 408.551.4611 or visitwww.SantanaRow.com.
A look ahead to November and December…
Rainy Day Rewards, Nov. 1 through March 31, 2014
When
there’s a 70 percent or greater chance for rain, shoppers and diners
braving bad weather will be rewarded with discounts that include 15
percent off purchases at participating shops and restaurants, a free
signature Santana Row golf umbrella for customers who spend $150
anywhere on The Row and a $20 gift certificate to a participating shop
or restaurant for customers who spend $300 on a designated Rainy Day.
No need to get wet:
On all rainy days, customers can pick up a complimentary umbrella to
use while shopping and dining and then return it before leaving. The
yellow umbrellas are conveniently located throughout The Row - outside
Concierge, Via between Village California Bistro and Lark Creek Blue and
the valet parking lot in the Winchester Parking
Garage.
Mommy & Me & Daddies, Too: “Give Thanks”
Tuesday, Nov. 12 and every second Tuesday through December
The
holidays remind us to pull together and help those less fortunate and
November’s program encourages kids to bring a canned food item that will
be donated to Second Harvest Food Bank. Holiday fun includes face
painting, balloon animals, Arts & Crafts with Action Day and mini
manicures for little ones by Lavande nail spa. Moms and kids will be
entertained by music and performances by Ballet San Jose School, the
Harvest Scarecrow and Andy Z. Snacks are provided by Happy Family Brands
and there’s a drawing to win a $50 gift card from The Container Store.
When: 10 a.m. to noon at Park Valencia. Mommy & Me & Daddies, Too is a free kids’ club held on the second Tuesday of every month from May through December. For more information, call 408.551.4611 or visit www.SantanaRow.com.
Santana Row’s Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony
Tuesday, Nov. 19, 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Santana
Row celebrates the 2013 holiday season with the annual Light Up the Row
Tree Lighting Ceremony, a day of fun for the entire family.
The
day of holiday festivities include live music, costumed characters,
special guests, performances by local theater and dance groups and the
lighting of the 40-foot Christmas tree, making this one of the most
exciting holiday events in Silicon Valley.
Festivities are scheduled from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., with tree lighting slated for 7 p.m. in Santana Row Park.
The full lineup and guest stars will be announced soon.
On Your Mark, Get Set, Let’s Shop! Black Friday events at Santana Row Friday, Nov. 29
The
day-after-Thanksgiving shopping tradition at Santana Row includes
discounts, door buster morning specials and treats throughout the day.
Many stores are offering customers 25 percent to 70 percent off
merchandise all weekend with giveaways such as free totes, gift cards
with purchase and holiday refreshments throughout the day.
Santana Row hours are 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Black Friday, with many stories extending hours during the Black Friday weekend. For a comprehensive listing of retail and restaurant events and offerings, check SantanaRow.com during Thanksgiving week.
“One Warm Coat” Drop-off at Santana Row
Fri. Nov. 28 through Dec. 31
Donate a new or gently used coat and it will be given to a needy family this winter. Drop-off locations include CineArts Theatre, Crate & Barrel, Sur La Table and the Santana Row Concierge. The charity coat drive continues through Dec. 31.
Santana Row holiday hours:
Christmas Eve: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Christmas: Closed
New Year’s Eve: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
New Year’s Day: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
“Shop, Enjoy and Give” Holiday Wine & Dine Around: A Benefit for Second Harvest Food Bank, Dec. 3, 10 and 17
Help
those in need while you complete your holiday shopping during Santana
Row’s “Shop, Enjoy & Give” event that benefits Second Harvest Food
Bank. Purchase a $10 ticket on SantanaRow.com or at the Concierge center and receive complimentary food and wine tastings in Santana Row shops and restaurants between 6 and 8 p.m.
Also included: a signature Santana Row wine glass and exclusive holiday
shopping discounts. Bring a donation of canned food when you purchase
your ticket and receive $2 off the ticket. (Customers must be 21 years
or older.)
Menorah Lighting at Santana Row Park, Sunday, Dec. 4
Santana
Row celebrates the first night of the Jewish Festival of Lights with
Kosher treats, entertainment and activities that include decorating
dreidels, Jewish story time, arts & crafts and the lighting of the
Menorah. The evening is co-hosted with the Jewish Federation of Silicon
Valley and The PJ Library.
The celebration will take place from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at Park Valencia.
Santa Paws, a Benefit for Humane Society Silicon Valley, Dec. 8
Bring
your canine and feline friends to Santana Row's Park Valencia for a
keepsake photo with Santa Claus. Photos are $20 and a portion of the
proceeds will benefit Humane Society Silicon Valley. Registration begins
at 10:30 a.m. in Park Valencia. Photos are taken from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Mommy & Me & Daddies, Too: “Celebrate the Season”
Dec. 10 and every second Tuesday of the month, through December
The
last Mommy & Me & Daddies, Too for the season includes live
entertainment from Andy Z, story time with Mrs. Claus, sampling from
Happy Baby Brands, mini manicures from Lavande nail salon, a raffle from
The Container Store, arts and crafts with Action Day Primary Plus,
Balloon Animals and Face Painting and more!
When: 10 a.m. to noon, weather permitting, at Park Valencia. Mommy & Me & Daddies, Too is a free kids’ club held on the second Tuesday of every month from May through December. For more information, call 408.551.4611 or visitwww.SantanaRow.com.
About Santana Row
Santana
Row a 1.5 million square foot mixed used development in the heart of
San Jose, California, is Silicon Valley's premier destination for
shopping,
dining,
living and nightlife. Surrounded by landscaped gardens, parks and
plazas, Santana Row features over 70 retail shops, more than 20
acclaimed restaurants, a 212-room boutique hotel and six-screen movie
theatre. In addition to the dynamic retail collection, Santana Row
offers 622 residential units featuring a fitness center, rooftop pool
and resort-living accommodations, and 65,000 square feet of office space
at 300 Santana Row, its newest office address. Santana Row is a
property of www.federalrealty.com (NYSE:FRT), headquartered in Rockville, Maryland. For more information, please visit www.santanarow.com.
About Federal Realty
Federal
Realty Investment Trust is an equity real estate investment trust
specializing in the ownership, management, and redevelopment of high
quality retail real estate in the country’s best markets. As of
September 30, 2012, Federal Realty's portfolio (excluding joint venture
properties) contained approximately 19.1 million square feet located
primarily in strategically selected metropolitan markets in the
Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States, and California.
In addition, the Trust has an ownership interest in approximately 1.0
million square feet of retail space through a joint venture in which the
Trust has a 30% interest. Our operating portfolio (excluding joint
venture properties) was 95.1% leased to national, regional, and local
retailers as of September 30, 2012, with no single tenant accounting for
more than approximately 3.1% of annualized base rent. Federal Realty
has paid quarterly dividends to its shareholders continuously since its
founding in 1962, and has increased its dividend rate for 45 consecutive
years, the longest record in the REIT industry. Federal Realty is an
S&P MidCap 400 company and its shares are traded on the NYSE under
the symbol FRT. For more information, please visit www.federalrealty.com.
Wednesday, September 4, 2013
The Knight Foundation Donates $495,000 to Bridging the Digital Divide
It is pretty easy to take a lot for granted living in Silicon Valley. For example, while the internet appears ubiquitous to us and it is impossible to imagine a life without it, there are still 5 billion people in the world with zero access to the web. Even in our own backyard there are communities with limited access.
A couple weeks ago the Knight Foundation announced they were investing nearly a half million dollars in programs that will bridge the digital divide as well as help residents find information on transportation and affordable housing, empower Silicon Valley nonprofit leaders by learning how to use digital tools and cut costs, and create an internship program in Palo Alto for low-income youth.
The Knight Foundation is based in San Jose and hopefully many of our communities will benefit from these programs. For more information, just have a look at the source links below.
Source: Knight Foundation, Knight Blog
A couple weeks ago the Knight Foundation announced they were investing nearly a half million dollars in programs that will bridge the digital divide as well as help residents find information on transportation and affordable housing, empower Silicon Valley nonprofit leaders by learning how to use digital tools and cut costs, and create an internship program in Palo Alto for low-income youth.
The Knight Foundation is based in San Jose and hopefully many of our communities will benefit from these programs. For more information, just have a look at the source links below.
Source: Knight Foundation, Knight Blog
Tuesday, September 3, 2013
New For-Sale Residential Project Downtown
If One South, Centerra, the two KT Properties towers in San Pedro Square, and the Pierce weren't enough, there is yet another residential project happening Downtown. SiliconSage Builders is turning an aging used-car lot behind the San Jose Convention Center into 100 for-sale homes.
They designed this project to match the surrounding Craftsman-style homes, but I have to say that the design looks antiquated even before a single shovel hits the ground. For example, have a look at the very bottom at what The Pierce in SoFA is going to look like. That building is going to be just a couple blocks away as is 360 Residences. When you try to match everything in the neighborhood, things start looking pretty homogeneous and generic. We should be trying to set the bar higher and not worrying about things looking out of place. The buildings that stand out are usually the ones that bring new character to a community.
I'm happy to get more people Downtown and extra foot-traffic in SoFA, but I think this project could have been much more dense and look a heck of a lot better than what is planned. What do you guys think?
Source: SVBJ
They designed this project to match the surrounding Craftsman-style homes, but I have to say that the design looks antiquated even before a single shovel hits the ground. For example, have a look at the very bottom at what The Pierce in SoFA is going to look like. That building is going to be just a couple blocks away as is 360 Residences. When you try to match everything in the neighborhood, things start looking pretty homogeneous and generic. We should be trying to set the bar higher and not worrying about things looking out of place. The buildings that stand out are usually the ones that bring new character to a community.
I'm happy to get more people Downtown and extra foot-traffic in SoFA, but I think this project could have been much more dense and look a heck of a lot better than what is planned. What do you guys think?
Source: SVBJ
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| The Pierce in SoFA |
Monday, September 2, 2013
Bay 101 Planning New Complex Closer to M8trix
M8trix was a dramatic improvement over Garden City Casino, bringing with it a tiny bit of Vegas to San Jose and a colorful new tower. Now it looks like Bay 101 is looking to not only looking to do a similar remodel but move much closer to their gaming neighbor. They purchased a 20-acre hotel at 1740 N. First and are planning a 87,000 SQFT card club with two attached hotels with a combined 470 rooms, retail space, an upscale restaurant, and a six-story parking structure. Note that while the card club would be 12,000 SQFT larger than their current home, the number of gambling tables would be the same since the limit is set by San Jose voters. The skyline would also benefit from the two modest hotel towers as one would be 9 stories and the other would be 10, and both would be visible from Highway 101 and probably 880.
The new plans will happen in phases (much like M8trix which is also planning a hotel tower and celebrity-chef restaurant) with the card room happening first, followed by the hotels and the parking structure. The location is really ideal for them: no residential neighbors, close to 101, close to the airport, and next to techies along North First. It also would open a development opportunity on the site of the old casino. Looks like a nice project!
Source: SVBJ
The new plans will happen in phases (much like M8trix which is also planning a hotel tower and celebrity-chef restaurant) with the card room happening first, followed by the hotels and the parking structure. The location is really ideal for them: no residential neighbors, close to 101, close to the airport, and next to techies along North First. It also would open a development opportunity on the site of the old casino. Looks like a nice project!
Source: SVBJ
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