San Jose, Google begin planning for massive expansion; thousands of new jobs possible Google is discussing plans with San Jose officials for a massive expansion into downtown’s Diridon Station area. The mayor says it offers a chance to “re-imagine Silicon Valley’s landscape, by creating a vibrant, architecturally iconic, transit-focused village.”
Google ultimately intends to buy all the parcels in a roughly 240-acre area that would be needed for the mega-campus, said a person familiar with the matter.
Google’s expansion plans could dovetail with San Jose’s own quest to maximize transit links in and out of Diridon Station. The area is deemed attractive for offices, homes and retail because it’s a hub for Amtrak, Caltrain and a light-rail system. It’s also slated for a BART station and a possible high-speed rail line connection, although those won’t materialize for years. All the transit upgrades could increase the number of commuters to downtown San Jose by eight-fold.
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