Japantown Corporation Yard Redevelopment Project

The Japantown Corporation Yard Redevelopment Project, led by the City of San Jose, involves a Planned Development Permit for the construction of a six-story mixed-use building located at 653 North 7th Street, San Jose, California. The development will be situated on a 0.74-gross acre vacant site and will feature 65 residential units and approximately 14,070 square feet of commercial and community amenity space, including gallery, workshop, and office areas. Additional project components include a Taiko performance building and one level of below-grade parking. The scope of work also requires the removal of one ordinance-sized tree and allows for extended construction hours on Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The project was approved by the Director of Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement on July 8, 2026. Environmental compliance was managed through the California Environmental Quality Act, with an Addendum to the Final Environmental Impact Report confirming that the project remains within the previously analyzed development envelope and presents no new significant environmental impacts. Shea Properties is identified as the project applicant. While the project is associated with the City's former corporation yard, specific contract values, procurement terms, and performance periods are not detailed in the provided environmental and regulatory filings.