The 2019 黑料传送门Impact Awards, held on March 22, recognized outstanding job performance of those serving San Jose and the neighboring communities.
The Vallco Mall site has been in decline and underused for decades. To transform the area into a walkable, mixed-use district and restore economic vitality, the City of Cupertino assigned a team of planners to lead a specific plan process.
The Vallco Town Center Specific Plan team responded to the housing crisis by increasing the area鈥檚 housing allocation by more than 7.5 times and including a wide variety of housing choices for all income levels and abilities. The Vallco Mall鈥檚 history of controversy and past failures created many obstacles: a polarized community, an ambitious timeline and active opposition to the planning process. To overcome these challenges, the team led a widespread and inclusive stakeholder engagement effort. The completion of the Vallco Town Center Specific Plan is a testament to the team鈥檚 leadership, dedication and perseverance.
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2019 winners also include:
Better BikewaySJ Transforms City Streets Into a Network of Bike Lanes
Martin Alkire Envisions a Greener Future for Mountain View鈥檚 North Bayshore
Consuelo Hernandez Manages Finances to Increase Affordable Housing
Silicon Valley Clean Energy Team Redefines the South Bay's Energy Supply