SAN JOSE — A data center could sprout on a big chunk of empty land at a prime site in San Jose, a fresh example of how real estate firms are seeking opportunities to develop the tech-oriented hubs.
Prologis aims to develop the data center at 5977 Silver Creek Valley Road in south San Jose, according to a proposal the company filed with city planners.
The real estate giant has proposed a three-story data center that would total 516,000 square feet, a summary of the Prologis filing shows. The overall square footage includes 30,000 square feet of office space, according to the project plans…