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Thanks again Mark! I'm actually meeting with Steve...

2010-03-09T22:34:24.964-08:00

Thanks again Mark! I'm actually meeting with Steve from the Market this weekend, so hopefully I'll be able to get some real names =).

The best video I've found is this one over here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1CWMFW1Ppk. Tomorrow I'll try to do a post with that video embedded.

I had a flight from that same gate so I know EXACT...

2010-03-08T20:37:58.849-08:00

I had a flight from that same gate so I know EXACTLY what you mean.

Some good news, when Terminal B opens in June it'll be a 50-100 yard walk.

How about a speed walkway for those poeple that ha...

2010-03-08T18:25:59.245-08:00

How about a speed walkway for those poeple that have a hard time humping 600 yards from Southwest gate 22 to the exit?

Instead they waste money on ugly parking lot artwork and architecture that doesn't match adjascent terminal.

Joshua, I'll give you a pointer and let you make ...

2010-03-08T09:05:44.662-08:00

Joshua,

I'll give you a pointer and let you make a blog posting of it. The Facebook group for the San Pedro Square Market which you can find by following the link from http://sanpedrosquaremarket.com/ only has a little bit of information. On the wall they just pointed a small video on the market. That video didn't have much but once you're on youtube for that video, there are other videos that are more informative.

Also if you go to the discussions tab within Facebook, there is only 1 discussion but Mike Maida does add stuff when somebody asks a question. His last posting which is over a month ago says:

"We have letters of intent from

A ravioli maker,Gyro's, ice cream, flowers, chocolate, Sausage, Spring rolls, and the list goes on and on.

Once we have leases in place with tenants we will be releasing the names."

Thanks Mark, I really need to stay on top of those...

2010-03-05T16:34:19.605-08:00

Thanks Mark, I really need to stay on top of those reports! I'll break this info out into a separate post.

Thanks Jon, I'll add that one as well!

2010-03-05T16:21:25.398-08:00

Thanks Jon, I'll add that one as well!

I think there's one called "Secret San Jose" where...

2010-03-05T12:47:03.519-08:00

I think there's one called "Secret San Jose" where people post good finds in city off the beaten path. You probably have a lot to contribute :)

Don't have any information about them but this is ...

2010-03-05T09:58:37.653-08:00

Don't have any information about them but this is from the March SJ Redevelopment Monthly Report:

Opening First Quarter 2010
• The Pasta Market (579 Coleman Avenue)
• Sante Grill (143 West Santa Clara Street)
• La Victoria - expansion (131 W. Santa Clara St.)

Opening Second Quarter 2010
• The MMoon Empanada Restaurant (177 W. Santa
Clara Street)
• Teagre Tea Shop (96 North Almaden Avenue)
• Pho 69 Restaurant (321 South First Street)
• Morton’s The Steakhouse – expansion (177 Park Ave.)
• Ross Dress for Less – 27 South First Street

It's the area bound by Julian, Almaden, and St. Jo...

2010-02-24T00:27:56.370-08:00

It's the area bound by Julian, Almaden, and St. John (Henry's Hi-life is a good landmark for the area). Here is a post with more info: http://www.thesanjoseblog.com/2010/01/little-italy-san-jose.html

Where is Little Italy in San Jose???

2010-02-23T22:25:58.256-08:00

Where is Little Italy in San Jose???

Good call, I never posted them.

2010-02-23T20:30:51.177-08:00

Good call, I never posted them.

Where are the other renders?

2010-02-23T20:15:49.903-08:00

Where are the other renders?

That's a great question. It would definitely be a ...

2010-02-14T14:18:19.292-08:00

That's a great question. It would definitely be a better location than Coleman, but it might be too expensive of a location for a soccer stadium. The proposed A's location is such a killer spot with it's proximity to transit, freeways, and downtown. To maximize that location, Baseball would be ideal since there are so many more games than soccer and 4 times the attendees.

I honestly think in the end we'll get the A's, but that would be a great option if plans fall through. I doubt Lew Wolff will even comment on that idea because he seems fully committed to putting the A's in that space.

If the A's move falls through, any chance they'd p...

2010-02-12T08:57:00.867-08:00

If the A's move falls through, any chance they'd put the Quakes stadium downtown instead?

excellent work. Im glad i found your blog.

2010-02-10T04:17:17.316-08:00

excellent work.

Im glad i found your blog.

That's great! I'm looking forward to trying out t...

2010-01-27T21:18:56.794-08:00

That's great! I'm looking forward to trying out the new restaurants and going to the shops. Willow Glen is a nice town already, and this will help spice it up even more.

Nice Pix

2010-01-19T20:08:57.752-08:00

Nice Pix

I'm excited about Barefoot coffee! I'm looking fo...

2010-01-18T17:27:26.102-08:00

I'm excited about Barefoot coffee! I'm looking forward to this summer when the Public Market will be finished!

This is great! I live with in walking distance fr...

2010-01-17T21:55:57.706-08:00

This is great! I live with in walking distance from the Public Market and can't wait for it to be finished. Its things like this that make it great to live in Downtown San Jose. I've lived downtown for years and its finally shaping up.

I'm really excited for this and the market, especi...

2010-01-04T18:28:55.642-08:00

I'm really excited for this and the market, especially since they will be close enough to play off one another. These types of projects need to build off of what we have instead of being isolated and completely self-reliant from the start.

As for the indie bookstore, I'm on the same boat b...

2010-01-01T14:54:12.330-08:00

As for the indie bookstore, I'm on the same boat but unfortunately I think that most bookstores will be going the way of Blockbuster this decade. They'll essentially become antique stores for people like me that like the physical feel of a book and paper.

There are some talks about having something like an Amazon kiosk where people can purchase books and have them mailed to them or downloaded directly to their Kindle. It's pretty clear to me that e-readers like the Kindle, Nook, and future Apple tablet will take down most bookstores by 2020, so I wouldn't get your hopes up for a bookstore :/

As for electronics, there are some very exciting concepts being discussed but they are way too early to talk about (plus I don't think I'm allowed to talk about them yet). I can say if they happen, everyone will be EXTREMELY happy.

I'm anonymous 4:09. I would like to have a book st...

2009-12-30T16:00:13.715-08:00

I'm anonymous 4:09. I would like to have a book store there too but I don't see any local/indie bookstore like Kepler's opening any new stores.

Entertainment wise, I like what downtown Redwood City does in their plaza. They have 4 or 5 regularly scheduled events during the summer that are either weekly or monthly. They'll have family entertainment on Saturday's and one night of the week is dance. In this particular case, you don't watch dance but you actually dance. Each week will have a different type of dance.

They should focus on more small types of entertainment as opposed to bigger artists held in other areas of downtown. It should also be regular at least during the summer so that you don't have to plan to see an event, you just go.

Anon 4:09 read my mind. Yes, a Barrone-like establ...

2009-12-30T11:56:56.803-08:00

Anon 4:09 read my mind. Yes, a Barrone-like establishment (or even Barrone itslef?) would be great. But what makes that place so nice is that its next door to Kepler's Books. Josh, any plans for a local/indie bookstore?

Thanks for all this information Josh. What an exc...

2009-12-29T11:08:54.575-08:00

Thanks for all this information Josh. What an exciting project. I love the visual art concepts in the plans and I can't wait to watch the project unfold.

This very good news. As a resident of Axis I will ...

2009-12-28T22:38:35.655-08:00

This very good news. As a resident of Axis I will enjoy the proximity of the market. I am especially pleased it will have its own special style and flavor. Can't wait to be a regular patron.