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Urban CatalystAug 10, 2026, 2:15:39 PM8 min read

California Opportunity Zone Map: San Jose in the 2026 Draft

California’s draft Opportunity Zone map recommends 560 of the state’s 2,469 eligible ...

Urban CatalystAug 5, 2026, 9:00:01 AM10 min read

San Jose Ranks Among America’s Happiest Cities

San Jose ranked as the tenth happiest city in America in WalletHub’s 2026 Happiest Cities ...

Urban CatalystJul 28, 2026, 2:54:28 PM20 min read

California Economy 2026: GDP, Jobs and Growth Data

Urban CatalystJul 16, 2026, 3:32:42 PM7 min read

Downtown San Jose in 2026: Mid-Year Review and Second-Half Outlook

Downtown San Jose is the urban core of Silicon Valley, near major technology employers ...

Urban CatalystJul 9, 2026, 11:35:16 AM8 min read

California's New Opportunity Zone Map Is Being Drawn Right Now: What It Means for San Jose

Key Takeaways: California's OZ 2.0 Nominations The nomination window for the next ...

Erik HaydenMay 30, 2024, 2:12:10 PM13 min read

San Jose Shines: Top Ranking in the 2024 Global Cities Index

Not only is San Jose ranked number one in our hearts, it has also garnered other notable ...

Erik HaydenMay 30, 2024, 11:59:07 AM16 min read

Inside the AI Revolution: How NVIDIA is Shaping Silicon Valley's Tomorrow

Forget the hype around Artificial Intelligence (AI); let's focus on the reality unfolding ...

Erik HaydenApr 25, 2024, 11:10:31 AM14 min read

Meeting the Demand: The Rise of Purpose-Built Student Housing

(Our Spartan Vista rendering near San Jose State University, highlighted in yellow) San ...

Erik HaydenMar 20, 2024, 12:57:55 PM13 min read

Celebrating Urban Catalyst's Achievements in Real Estate Development and Fund Management

In the changing world of real estate, Urban Catalyst combines the jobs of a fund manager ...

Erik HaydenFeb 14, 2024, 10:35:53 AM13 min read

Grand Opening of Urban Putt: A Landmark Moment for Our Tenant

In anticipation of the grand opening of Urban Putt, we couldn't resist immersing ...

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