VTA has partnered with a developer, UrbanCo-Tamien LLC, a partnership between CORE Development and Republic Urban, to develop 6.96 acres of property located near the Tamien VTA Light Rail and Caltrain stations.
This site is east of Highway 87, between the Willow Glen and Alma neighborhoods, about 10 blocks from downtown San Jose. UrbanCo-Tamien LLC will build a 477 (265 units of affordable housing, and 210 units of market rate house) residential community on the east side of the property.
Construction is almost complete for Phase 1, the 135 affordable units. It includes 3000 square feet on the ground floor for a future day-care center. Phases 2 and 3, to build additional affordable and market rate apartments, will occur at a later date.
VTA’s Transit Oriented Development Program works with municipal and private partners to encourage the development of housing, retail, and employment centers in places that will help increase transit ridership and contribute to a vibrant community.
Station Access Study
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) initiated this Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Station Access Study for the Tamien Station to analyze multi-modal access and circulation to and from the station. VTA conducted the analysis in coordination with a proposed residential mixed use joint development project on VTA property located east of State Route 87 and west of Lick Avenue, between the Willow Glen and Alma neighborhoods in San Jose. The Tamien Station Access Study final report provides proposed access improvements, travel demand management strategies, and cost estimates for the identified access improvements to the station area and the proposed TOD project.
Community Outreach/Leasing Information
The wait list for Phase 1, 134 rental units (1 goes to the on-site manager), opens on May 27, 2025. For more information visit www.tamienstation.com.
With construction beginning, going forward VTA's developer partner, UrbanCo-Tamien LLC, will be leading on community outreach. This is a partnership between VTA and UrbanCo-Tamien, LLC, and VTA is here as well to help with any questions you might have as the project progresses. Please contact us at (408) 321-7575 or email community.outreach@vta.org.
Keep up to date! Monthly newsletter from Core Construction team are posted UrbanCo-Tamien LLC page. Newsletters provide monthly progress updates with photos, latest project news and contact information.
Affordable Housing Month
In partnership with SV@Home, and Affordable Housing Month
Housing on Track: VTA & CORE Building the Future.
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) and Core Development presented a guided tour of the nearly completed first phase of affordable housing for families at Tamien Station.
Following the tour, participants enjoyed light refreshments and connected with VTA staff, CORE, and housing advocates at a networking session to learn more about:
• VTA’s Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Program
• Current RFPs & Development Opportunities
• VTA’s Transit Oriented Communities (TOC) Grant Program
• CORE’s Tamien Project Lease-Up
• Transit Service Programs
Date and Time:
Tuesday, May 13, 2025, 9-11am
Location:
Tamien Station 1197 Lick Avenue, San Jose
Community Meetings
On July 27, 2023, Core Construction presented information on what to expect for our neighbors, transit users, and future residents. In case you missed it, the meeting was recorded, along with the slides, and available on the Tamien Station Development web page.
Just in case, we saved a copy of the presentation for you: Tamien Community Meeting-July 27, 2023.
Development Opportunities
Learn more about VTA's Portfolio of TOD Opportunities.
VTA has partnered with a developer, UrbanCo-Tamien LLC, a partnership between CORE Development and Republic Urban, to develop 6.96 acres of property located near the Tamien VTA Light Rail and Caltrain stations.
This site is east of Highway 87, between the Willow Glen and Alma neighborhoods, about 10 blocks from downtown San Jose. UrbanCo-Tamien LLC will build a 477 (265 units of affordable housing, and 210 units of market rate house) residential community on the east side of the property.
Construction is almost complete for Phase 1, the 135 affordable units. It includes 3000 square feet on the ground floor for a future day-care center. Phases 2 and 3, to build additional affordable and market rate apartments, will occur at a later date.
VTA’s Transit Oriented Development Program works with municipal and private partners to encourage the development of housing, retail, and employment centers in places that will help increase transit ridership and contribute to a vibrant community.
Station Access Study
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) initiated this Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Station Access Study for the Tamien Station to analyze multi-modal access and circulation to and from the station. VTA conducted the analysis in coordination with a proposed residential mixed use joint development project on VTA property located east of State Route 87 and west of Lick Avenue, between the Willow Glen and Alma neighborhoods in San Jose. The Tamien Station Access Study final report provides proposed access improvements, travel demand management strategies, and cost estimates for the identified access improvements to the station area and the proposed TOD project.
Community Outreach/Leasing Information
The wait list for Phase 1, 134 rental units (1 goes to the on-site manager), opens on May 27, 2025. For more information visit www.tamienstation.com.
With construction beginning, going forward VTA's developer partner, UrbanCo-Tamien LLC, will be leading on community outreach. This is a partnership between VTA and UrbanCo-Tamien, LLC, and VTA is here as well to help with any questions you might have as the project progresses. Please contact us at (408) 321-7575 or email community.outreach@vta.org.
Keep up to date! Monthly newsletter from Core Construction team are posted UrbanCo-Tamien LLC page. Newsletters provide monthly progress updates with photos, latest project news and contact information.
Affordable Housing Month
In partnership with SV@Home, and Affordable Housing Month
Housing on Track: VTA & CORE Building the Future.
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) and Core Development presented a guided tour of the nearly completed first phase of affordable housing for families at Tamien Station.
Following the tour, participants enjoyed light refreshments and connected with VTA staff, CORE, and housing advocates at a networking session to learn more about:
• VTA’s Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Program
• Current RFPs & Development Opportunities
• VTA’s Transit Oriented Communities (TOC) Grant Program
• CORE’s Tamien Project Lease-Up
• Transit Service Programs
Date and Time:
Tuesday, May 13, 2025, 9-11am
Location:
Tamien Station 1197 Lick Avenue, San Jose
Community Meetings
On July 27, 2023, Core Construction presented information on what to expect for our neighbors, transit users, and future residents. In case you missed it, the meeting was recorded, along with the slides, and available on the Tamien Station Development web page.
Just in case, we saved a copy of the presentation for you: Tamien Community Meeting-July 27, 2023.
Development Opportunities
Learn more about VTA's Portfolio of TOD Opportunities.
Timeline
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Soil testing November 16 and November 17, 2019. Parking will be restricted.
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Station Access Study Development
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We want to hear from you! Visit VTA as we 'Pop-Up" at the following locations!
- Willow Glen Farmers Market, Saturday, 10/19, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
- Arteaga's Food Center, Sunday, 10/20, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
- Tamien Station - Caltrain and VTA Bus/Light Rail Transit Centers
Wednesday, 10/23, 6:30-8:30 a.m, AND 4:00-6:30 p.m.
Thursday, 10/24, 6:30-8:30 a.m., AND 4:00-6:30 p.m.
We want to hear from you again! Visit VTA as we 'Pop-Up" at the following locations!
- Tamien Station - Caltrain and VTA Bus/Light Rail Transit Centers
Wednesday, 3/4, 6:30-8:30 a.m, AND 4:00-6:30 p.m. - Willow Glen Farmers Market, Saturday, 3/7, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
- Arteaga's Food Center, Sunday, 3/8, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m
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City of San Jose Planning Commission
Tamien Station Transit Oriented Development Zoning Hearing
The City of San Jose Planning Commission will hold their regular hearing meeting Wednesday, May 13, 6:30 p.m. via teleconference from remote locations in accordance with state and local orders and measures taken as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Attendance, and public comment instructions are provided on the agenda.
Additional information regarding the Tamien TOD is available: Planning Commission Agenda 5-13-20, Item 5.a, Memorandum
Planning Department, and Agenda. Contains Zoom meeting/connect information.
The purpose of this meeting is to describe UrbanCo-Tamien's proposed project, the City’s review process, and to obtain community input on the project located at 1197 Lick Avenue. Comments, concerns, and questions raised at this meeting will become part of the City's public record and will help inform the project’s design as it moves forward in the review process.
Tamien Station Transit Oriented Development Planned Development Permit Hearing
The City of San Jose Planning Commission will hold their hearing meeting Wednesday, December 9, 9:00 a.m. via teleconference from remote locations in accordance with state and local orders and measures taken as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Attendance, and public comment instructions are provided on the agenda, linked below.
Additional information regarding the Tamien TOD is available: Planning Director Hearing, Item 4a
To facilitate soil investigation and future construction activities that will occur intermittently as the developer prepares to break ground for construction of the transit oriented development, the dirt lot will be closed permanently, beginning Monday, January 18.
All vehicles should park in paved lot.
Neighbors and users of the Tamien Park & Ride lot will notice activity. The Tamien Excavation Notice describes activities used to excavate the dirt lot.
Item 7.1 on VTA Board of Directors Agenda to consider amendments to the Lease Option Agreement (LOA). Amendments include extending LOA 18 months, and reduction of parking spaces. Additional information is available in the attached LOA Amendment Notice.
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Construction
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Meet the project team and learn what to expect during construction. This is for neighbors, transit riders, and future residents.
