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Urban CatalystApr 15, 2026, 11:24:45 AM9 min read

A Q1 to Remember: How Downtown San Jose Came to Life

The first quarter of 2026 delivered something Downtown San Jose has been working toward ...
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Urban CatalystMar 31, 2026, 12:19:36 PM8 min read

California Opportunity Zone Investments Explained

A Focus on Silicon Valley Opportunity Zones California is home to some of the most ...
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Urban CatalystMar 11, 2026, 11:30:49 AM7 min read

When Should You Start Planning an Opportunity Zone Investment?

Planning for Opportunity Zone 2.0 The Opportunity Zones program is entering a new phase. ...
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Erik HaydenSep 9, 2025, 11:54:06 AM7 min read

Breaking Ground on Aquino: A New Chapter for Downtown San Jose

On September 3, 2025, Urban Catalyst officially broke ground on Aquino, our 278-unit ...
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Erik HaydenAug 20, 2025, 12:25:55 PM6 min read

Looking Ahead: Opportunity Zone 2.0

With the Opportunity Zone (OZ) program now officially a permanent part of the U.S. tax ...
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Erik HaydenJul 22, 2025, 12:01:43 PM7 min read

California Momentum, Bay Area Investment, and the San Jose Advantage

California recently took a major step to accelerate the delivery of much-needed housing ...
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Erik HaydenJul 8, 2025, 11:26:10 AM7 min read

Opportunity Zones Program Permanently Extended – Legislative Update

On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed H.R. 1 into law, permanently extending the ...
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Erik HaydenMay 15, 2025, 4:02:17 PM7 min read

Why Invest in Multifamily Housing in Opportunity Zones? New Data Highlights the Trend

Opportunity Zones have long been viewed as a powerful incentive in real estate investing, ...
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Erik HaydenFeb 27, 2025, 1:18:51 PM8 min read

Opportunity Zones in 2025: What’s Next for Investors and Legislation?

The Opportunity Zone program, established under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, has ...
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Erik HaydenDec 12, 2024, 11:59:43 AM6 min read

The Future of Opportunity Zones: Insights from Opportunity Zone Expert Jimmy Atkinson

Opportunity Zone Mastermind and OpportunityZones.com Founder Jimmy Atkinson recently ...
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