East San Jose is about to see its multimillion-dollar dream project become reality.
La Placita will transform a neglected 28,000-square-foot commercial building across from Mexican Heritage Plaza. The space will be rebuilt into a cultural community hub with a theater, cafe and family wellness center operated by Gardner Health Services. The School of Arts and Culture raised $30 million through multiple partners. Final funding closed on Dec. 23.
The project, slated for completion January 2027, will provide accessible creative space, healthy meals and affordable health care…