Stanford University withdrew its application for a long-term land use permit from Santa Clara County. The plan would have added 3.5 million square feet to the university’s campus, including over 2,000 beds.  >>read more

Advances in mobility technologies -- from electric cars to robotic shopping carts -- are dazzling. But planners will be hard-pressed to predict which ones will prevail.

Apple has committed the largest sum yet by a tech giant to support affordable housing, pledging $2.5 billion in investments, land, and charitable donations. >>read more

For just over three years, Ben Metcalf held either the most unenviable or most important job in California – or both.

Google Provides More Details on Downtown San Jose Plan >>read more

Facebook announced it will commit over $1 billion over the next decade to offset its contributions to California’s affordable housing shortage >>read more