
SAN JOSE (KCBS)— The improving economy in Silicon Valley is creating a demand for more housing in downtown San Jose.
Ground was broken Tuesday on the first high rise residential development since the recession. 1 Market Street is a 23-story residential tower will be going up at the corner of Market and Santa Clara.
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“This building will represent a direct investment of over $100 million and hundreds of construction jobs and of course then we get tax revenues out of that, which we very much need. Tax increment goes into the former redevelopment agency and its got obligations to meet, so it’s good news,” Reed said.
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