One San Jose school district is keeping its options open as it considers which path to take in addressing the need for workforce housing.
San Jose Unified School District submitted an application to the city late last month to move forward with its workforce housing project at 760 Hillsdale Ave. At the same time, the district is also considering whether it should go in a different direction and purchase 337 condos in downtown at Silvery Towers, located at 188 W. St. James St.
Funding for both projects would come from Measure R, a nearly $1.2 billion bond measure approved by district voters in 2024 to renovate schools and facilities, as well as provide affordable housing for the workforce. More than $282 million is expected to be set aside from Measure R for workforce housing…