Spring 2025 – Core proposes revised plan for remaining site: 44 for-sale townhomes instead of 160 market-rate rental units, due to post-pandemic financial circumstances.
2025–2026 – Pending city approval, construction on townhomes to begin, maintaining the project’s commitment to a diverse, inclusive community with long-term open space and farm access.
2023: Phase 1 Completed – Affordable Housing and Urban Farm Open
September 2023 – The Core Companies and the City of Santa Clara celebrate the grand opening of 165 affordable homes, including units for seniors, veterans, and permanent supportive housing. Residents begin moving in; tenant selection managed by The John Stewart Company. The on-site urban farm begins providing fresh produce to residents and community members. Local coffee shop opens in ground-floor retail space.
2021: Groundbreaking & Construction Begins
June 2021 – Construction officially begins at the Agrihood site.
September 2021 – Ceremonial groundbreaking with city leaders, community members, and project partners.
June–October 2021 – Clearing, grading, and underground utility installation completed.
2015–2019: Community Visioning & Project Approval
2015–2018 – The Core Companies and the City of Santa Clara engaged in extensive community outreach, including public workshops and events with Project for Public Spaces (PPS), to shape a vision for Agrihood.
2018 – Environmental review completed; Santa Clara Planning Commission unanimously recommends approval.
January 2019 – Santa Clara City Council unanimously approves the Agrihood project.
December 2018–2019 – County and city funding secured for affordable housing.
