About the Project

Background

Since 1984, the City's General Plan has identified Communications Hill as a prime location for creating a large, mixed-use urban neighborhood with sweeping views close to downtown, major highways, light rail, and Caltrain.

The Communications Hill Specific Plan, approved by the City Council in 1992, envisions a dense, highly urbanized, pedestrian-oriented residential neighborhood. Of the 4,700 residential units planned, about 2,500 have been built, along with key infrastructure such as storm and sanitary improvements, a fire station, and various parks and trails.

The project is structured in four development phases, with the upcoming Phases 3 and 4 set to introduce additional residential units and establish two new public parks. For more information, visit the project development webpage.

The Park Site

The Communications Hill project site is situated south of Downtown San José on the hillside between Highway 87 and Monterey Road, north of Hillsdale Avenue, and southeast of Curtner Avenue, within City Council District 7.

The upcoming Phases 3 and 4 will introduce two new public parks: a 1.15-acre park in Phase 3 and a 1.9-acre park in Phase 4. These two parks will provide additional gathering spaces for the Communications Hill neighborhood.

A comprehensive community engagement process will be undertaken to decide on the park names, programming, and overall design of these future parks.

For more information on the historical context of the site and name suggestions, view this story map.

Get Involved

Community meetings will be your opportunity to share ideas and comments on the design and name proposals. All community meetings will be held virtually via Zoom. Please find meeting links in the table below:

MEETING	DATE & TIME	LOCATION
Community Meeting #1: Introduction to the project	Thursday, September 5, 2024 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.	Meeting Recording
Community Meeting #2: Presentation of Conceptual Park Plans	Thursday, October 3, 2024 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.	Meeting Recording
Parks and Recreation Commission: Review of Park Master Plan and Name	Wednesday, December 4, 2024 5:30 p.m.	Hybrid Meeting: City Hall T-1734 Virtual-Zoom Webinar

Surveys

Survey	Timeframe	Status	Result
Park Name	Oct. 3, 2024 - Oct. 13, 2024	Closed	Document
Design and Park Name	Sept. 5, 2024 - Sept. 15, 2024	Closed	Document