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A NEW LOOK ON THE NORTHSIDE Clara District Takes Off New Neighborhood Offers Housing, Restaurants, Cafes, and Parks
Have you noticed cranes in the air in North Santa Clara over the past few years? Construction is nearing completion on seven high-rise buildings lining the north side of Tasman Road, just east of Lafayette Street. This is unique for Santa Clara. There’s not another place in the City that has a cluster of high-rises paired with new restaurants, cafes, and parks. It’s all coming online in 2025. Alex Su moved into a high-rise called the Clara in March with his partner.
“I was looking for a high-rise apartment and this is close to where I work, to the airport and it’s the perfect place. We picked the 21st floor for the view. It’s the best!” into a vibrant area that will serve Santa Clara with much needed housing and amenities for years to come. buildings are considered 100% affordable and one is designated for senior housing. “It’s a diverse mix of housing in an urban setting close to transit, but there’s so much more. There will be 10 acres in parks and open space, bicycle and pedestrian greenways, a paseo, and up to 100,000 square feet of retail,” said Reena Brilliot, the City’s Director of Economic Development & Sustainability. While the neighborhood is still under construction, amenities are already open for the Santa Clara community to enjoy. Two of the new parks and retail have already been constructed. In a particularly creative turn, the former Carl’s Junior fast food restaurant on Tasman and Calle Del Sol has been reimagined and renovated to become a brewpub and eatery called Clara’s Junction. It has a wide range of food offerings and an outdoor patio with games, creating the perfect spot for families and groups to gather. With new cafes and restaurants soon to be announced, the Clara District is growing
“I was looking for a high-rise apartment and this is close to where I work, to the airport and it’s the perfect place,” said Su. “Also the amenities are very nice and there is a VTA light rail nearby. We picked the 21st floor for the view. It’s the best!” The City has been working on planning and development of the area since 2016. Two years later, the City Council adopted the master plan for this new neighborhood which is across the street from the Lick Mill Light Rail Station and within walking distance of Levi’s Stadium. While the
official name of the development plan is called the Tasman East, builders in the area didn’t think it was catchy. Recently, they collectively decided to name the new neighborhood the Clara District. A total of 4,500 units are approved to be constructed, with 2,096 units in eight buildings already completed or nearing completion. The projects to date are apartments ranging from studio, one, two, and three bedroom and even swanky penthouses. Some of the high rises have incredible City views and include a rooftop pool, jacuzzi, and lounge area. Two of the
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