https://www.mercurynews.com/2021/02/08/real-estate-bank-italy-westbank-downtown-san-jose-office-food-retail/ > SAN JOSE — The Bank of Italy historic tower in downtown San Jose is slated for more than an eye-catching renovation: The iconic high rise could become an office, cultural, retail, and food hub under a revamp that a development alliance has proposed. > Global development powerhouse Westbank has teamed up with local developer Gary Dillabough to launch a wide-ranging and long-term venture that would usher in a dramatic makeover of downtown San Jose, and the Bank of Italy tower is one of the early efforts in the endeavor.