https://www.siliconvalley.com/2021/05/22/opinion-googles-downtown-west-provides-new-urban-vision-for-san-jose/

With the unanimous approval of the San Jose Planning Commission last month, Google’s Downtown West development took a major step forward. This week, with the signing of Senate Bill 7, helping to speed along projects like this, Gov. Gavin Newsom moved the project’s prospects along — both further and faster. Now, this Tuesday, at the vote by the City Council, we stand at the precipice of possibility and potential.

In another time, the council approving a proposal for thoughtful development to bring an estimated 25,000 jobs would simply be a smart decision. Especially given a recent poll, commissioned by the Silicon Valley Leadership Group, that found 87% of San Jose voters support the jobs provided by the development, and 7 out of 10 voters support the project overall. But right now, it’s more than just a smart move.