One of the leading philanthropic organizations supporting arts and culture in San Jose recently invested the $6.9 million necessary to energize the “La Placita” cultural district.
Metro Silicon Valley Columnist Gary Singh described the project as “a massively overdue community development,” spearheaded by The School of Arts and Culture at Mexican Heritage Plaza to highlight the character of East San Jose.
Program director Allan Madoc said he knows the funding will go a long way, as the Knight Foundation’s goal remains advancing cultural vibrancy, economic mobility and resilience. La Placita sits along the Alum Rock Avenue corridor…