OUTREACH & WORKSHOPS

The City of San José and Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) are co-hosting several meetings on the Five Wounds Urban Village Plan Update. Sign up to stay informed and thank you for participating!

We will consider all public feedback as we develop the Update. Presentations will be posted for those unable to attend a workshop or hearing.

Spanish and Vietnamese language interpretation will be provided at the five community workshops listed below.
Se proporciona interpretación en español en los talleres comunitarios.
Phiên dịch tiếng Việt sẽ được cung cấp tại các hội thảo.

Contact us at least three days before a meeting if you need:

Assistance in other languages – Call 408-793-4100
Accommodations under Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) – Call 408-793-4100 or 7-1-1 (TTY).
Need help with Zoom? Watch this video on how to use Zoom on your mobile device.
For more information, email: 5W@sanjoseca.gov

Para adaptaciones bajo la Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades (ADA por sus siglas en inglés), comuníquese al 408-793-4100 o al 7-1-1 (TTY) al menos 3 días antes de una reunión.
Video: Cómo usar la aplicación Zoom en su dispositivo móvil.
Video: Cómo usar la interpretación de idiomas en Zoom, solo disponible desde el audio de una computadora, no disponible por telefónico.
Para más información, envíe un correo electrónico a: 5W@sanjoseca.gov

Nếu quý vị cần một phương tiện giúp đỡ đặc biệt dành riêng cho người khuyết tật, vui lòng liên lạc 408-793-4174 hoặc 7-1-1 (TTY) ít nhất 3 ngày trước buổi họp.
Video: Cách tải ứng dụng Zoom app.
Video: Cách sử dụng tiện năng dịch ngôn ngữ trên Zoom app, chỉ có trên máy tính, không có trên điện thoại.
Mọi thắc mắc vui lòng liên lạc: 5W@sanjoseca.gov

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UPCOMING MEETINGS & WORKSHOPS

Public Hearings - Planning Commission and City Council
2024 - Dates to be determined
The project team will prepare a presentation for the Planning Commission, incorporating public input and feedback from the prior community workshops. The recommendation of the Planning Commission will then be provided in a similar presentation to the City Council, which will consider the final adoption of the Five Wounds Urban Village Plan Update.

PAST WORKSHOPS & EVENTS

Community Workshop #5 (final workshop) - Open House Presentation, In-Person
Saturday, April 20, 2024 - 10 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (noon)
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Presentation: PDF (English, Spanish, and Vietnamese)
Workshop Summary: Five Wounds Workshop #5 Summary
Location: San José High School, Multipurpose Room
275 N. 24th St, San José, CA 95116
Parking is available along Bulldog Blvd.
Transit: VTA Bus routes 64A & 64B
Meeting Focus: This is the final community workshop for the Five Wounds Urban Village Plan Update on the future of the area surrounding the 28th St./Little Portugal BART Station. After 18 months of collaboration and community input, we're excited to unveil the outcomes of our joint efforts on designing the Plan’s policies for land use, urban design, open space, parking, traffic circulation, and displacement concerns. Come see how your valuable input has shaped the vision for this neighborhood’s future. Your attendance matters!

Environmental Scoping Meeting, In-Person
Thursday, March 21, 2024 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Roosevelt Community Center
901 E. Santa Clara St., San José, CA 95116
Agenda: Joint EIR Scoping and Community Meeting Agenda

Meeting Focus: City staff described the proposed project, the environmental review and planning process, and obtained community input on the project and issues to be discussed in the environmental documents. Public input is encouraged so that the environmental review addresses all relevant issues. Learn more about the meeting and who to contact.

Community Workshop #4 - Parking and Transportation Strategies - In Person
Thursday, November 30, 2023 - 6:00-8:00 p.m.
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Presentation: PowerPoint (English, Spanish, and Vietnamese)
Workshop Summary: Five Wounds Workshop #4 Summary
Location: San Jose High School, Cafeteria, 275 N. 24th St. San José
Transit: VTA Routes 64A/64B
Meeting Focus: The project team will present parking strategies and transportation improvements for the area, including improved crossings over US-101, more reliable bus service, and trail access to the future BART station.
Feedback Focus: The project team wants to hear your ideas, concerns, and questions on the transportation, parking, and open space elements. Learn more by reading the project FAQs.

Community Workshop #3 - Conceptual Plans on Land Use, Urban Design, and Open Space - In Person
Thursday, September 21, 2023 - 6:00-8:30 p.m.
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Presentations: PowerPoint (English, Spanish, and Vietnamese)
Workshop Summary: Five Wounds Workshop #3 Summary
Location: Mexican Heritage Plaza, Pavilion Room, 1700 Alum Rock Ave., San José
Meeting Focus: The project team presented the conceptual plans for land use, building heights, urban design, and open space, and also presented the Design Development Framework (DDF) for the future VTA 28th Street/Little Portugal BART site. These plans and framework reflect the vision of the original four urban village plans; community input from Workshops 1 & 2; and a market analysis.
Feedback Focus: We want to hear your ideas, concerns, and questions. Learn more by reading the project FAQs.

Transportation Open House, Five Wounds Urban Village Plan - In Person
Sunday, August 20, 2023 - 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Cristo Rey San José Jesuit High School, Gymnasium
Meeting Focus: Staff presented the transportation component of the Five Wounds Urban Village Plan. Spanish, Vietnamese, and Portuguese interpreters will be provided. Refreshments will be served.
Feedback Focus: We want to hear your ideas, concerns, and questions about transportation in the project area.

Five Wounds Community Survey
Wednesday, March 29, 2023 through Thursday, June 8, 2023
Survey Focus: The survey collected community insight and preferences for travel, urban design, and other topics identified by the project team to inform and align the Five Wounds Urban Village Plan Update with community perspectives. Five Wounds Community Survey Summary

Community Workshop #2 - Anti-Displacement Strategies - Virtual
Thursday, April 20, 2023 – 6:00 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.
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Workshop Summary: Virtual Community Workshop #2 Summary
Recordings: English Spanish Vietnamese
Presentations:

Meeting Focus: The project team provided an overview of what they heard from community members at the first workshop in December, and shared anti-displacement strategies to protect existing residents and small businesses.
Feedback Focus: Feedback was used to help direct a study on anti-displacement strategies.
Other: April 20 Meeting Notice.

Transportation Walk for the Five Wounds Urban Village Plan Update
Wednesday, January 25, 2023 starting at Mexican Heritage Plaza
Meeting Focus: During the one-hour walk, participants shared the challenges and safety concerns they face day to day when getting around the neighborhood, and ideas for improvements.

Community Workshop #1 - Project Introduction - In Person
Thursday, December 8, 2022 - 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Location: Roosevelt Community Center, 901 E. Santa Clara St., San José
Presentation: PowerPoint (English, Spanish, Vietnamese and Portuguese)
Community Workshop #1 Summary: Five Wounds Workshop #4 Summary
Recordings: (English-only) Recording began after the initial introduction and are organized as follows:

Meeting Focus: Staff explained the project goals for consolidating and updating the four existing urban village plans, existing area conditions, and how the community can be involved. Attendees had time to ask questions and provide comments.
Feedback Focus: The project team asked to hear ideas, concerns, and questions for the future development of the area around the future 28th Street/Little Portugal BART Station and development in the four surrounding urban villages.

Exploring the 28th Street/Little Portugal BART Station Tour
Thursday, February 16, 2023 – 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
This event was sponsored by the San Francisco Bay Area Planning and Urban Research Association (SPUR) (cost: $10).
Location: The meeting location was sent to registrants in advance of the tour.
Meeting Focus: Presentation on the plans for the station area, including a review of approved transit-oriented communities (TOC) policies, the Five Wounds Urban Villages Plan Update, and VTA's creation of a design development framework to shape future transit-oriented development on VTA properties.