California Record
Santa Clara
ApprovedSite Plan

Civic Center Drive Townhomes

Description

Demolition of existing structures and construction of 14 townhomes and a duplex with two ADUs and commercial space.

Impact summary

Increases housing options near the civic center but drew neighbor criticism regarding scale and setbacks.

Applicant

Address
860 and 858 Civic Center Drive and 1526 Alviso Street

At a glance

Hearings
2
Public comments
8
Total mentions
2

Last vote · City Council

Approved3–1

Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Aug 25, 2026.

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