San Jose’s Transformation

Planning a Vibrant and Safe Hospitality and Nightlife Economy

Monday, July 16, 2007 - 2:00 to 4:00 PM

San Jose Silicon Valley Chamber of Commerce - 310 South First Street

 

San Jose Hospitality Zone Assessment

As cranes rise on San Jose’s skyline, building monoliths of residential housing, there is great anticipation of more people living downtown and bringing renewed excitement and vitality.

With the change is a desire to develop safer and more vibrant dining and entertainment options. The Responsible Hospitality Institute (RHI) is working with the City of San Jose, the San Jose Downtown Association and the San Jose Redevelopment Agency in evaluating trends and opportunities for progressive development of the hospitality industry and transformation of the current nightlife into a more significant cultural and economic asset.

You Are Invited!

You are invited to participate in a Roundtable scheduled for the week of August 13th to contribute your insights and recommendations. An orientation is scheduled on Monday, July 16th from 2:00 to 4:00 pm, which will cover the following topics:

  • Demographic Trends: When MySpace meets the Me Generation

  • Meeting Demand for Diverse Lifestyles: Are there places for Singles, Mingles, Families and Jingles to socialize?

  • Key Issues Downtown: Multi-use Sidewalks, Late-night Transportation, Music and Entertainment, Quality of Life, Community Policing and Security, Service and Safety

  • Inclusive Process: Join with hospitality, safety, development and community perspectives in defining the future of hospitality and nightlife in San Jose

Extended Hours Pilot Program: The Hollywood Story

You will also learn about San Jose’s Extended Hours Pilot Program aimed at reducing crowds, traffic and impacts on residents’ quality of life by allowing restaurants and clubs to remain open until 3am (serving food and alcohol-free drinks).

Elizabeth Peterson of the Elizabeth Peterson Group, owner of three LA restaurants and nightclubs and architect of the Hollywood extended hours program, will provide insights on what to expect, how to make the process work better and what to avoid based on her experience in Hollywood, Pasadena and LA.

Call Blage Zelalich at San Jose Downtown Association - (408) 279-1775 ext 23 for additional information, or Alicia Lakomski at RHI at (831) 469-3396 ext 4# or Alicia@RHIweb.org.