SAN JOSE, Calif. (KRON) — A newly-approved seven-story, 126-unit apartment complex in San Jose’s Willow Glen neighborhood has sparked opposition from local residents.
The project, which was approved at a city meeting last night, will be built at the corner of Willow and Kotenberg. It includes more than 50 studios and around 70 multi-room units, with 15% of the units offered to very low-income households and another 15% to moderate-income households.
Willow Glen is traditionally known for its single-unit homes and quaint downtown. The introduction of a mixed-use complex is unprecedented in the area, leading to concerns about maintaining the neighborhood’s character…