Dear Valued Partners:

 

Every several years, cities are required to plan for future housing needs through the State Housing Element process.  We would greatly appreciate and value your input to help shape San Jose's plan for the 2014-2022 period by sharing what you feel are the most important housing needs and issues in the city.  As San Jose continues to grow, as demographics of our population continue to evolve, and as the economy continues to improve - perhaps unevenly - what housing needs should the City address?  More housing for seniors?  A variety of housing to support the local economy and workers of different incomes?  Other concerns and/or opportunities?

 

We encourage you to participate and share your thoughts at one of the upcoming public workshops to help shape the future of San Jose.  Each of the meetings will cover the same material.  All are welcome - please feel free to invite your friends, neighbors, co-workers, or anyone else you feel may be interested.  Spanish and Vietnamese translation services will be available as needed.  The meetings are scheduled as follows:

 

January 22, 2014	6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.	Roosevelt Community Center 901 E. Santa Clara Street San Jose, CA 95116
January 28, 2014	6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.	San Jose City Hall Wing Rooms 118-119 200 E. Santa Clara Street San Jose, CA 95113
January 29, 2014	6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.	Southside Community Center 5585 Cottle Road San Jose, CA 95123
February 6, 2014	6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.	Mayfair Community Center 2039 Kammerer Avenue San Jose, CA 95116
February 10, 2014	6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.	Willow Glen Community Center 2175 Lincoln Avenue San Jose, CA 95125
February 20, 2014	6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.	Berryessa Community Center 3050 Berryessa Road San Jose, CA 95132
February 25, 2014	6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.	Calabazas Branch Library 1230 S. Blaney Avenue San Jose, CA 95129

 

To stay up-to-date on the Housing Element process, sign up for future announcements and notifications or visit the city's website.  Should you have any questions, please contact Michael Bills with the Department of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement, or Wayne Chen with the Housing Department.

 

We look forward to seeing you there!

 

Sincerely,

 

Jacky Morales-Ferrand

Assistant Director, Housing Department