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City Officials Reaffirm City Hall Decision

SAN JOSE-A new report by San Jose officials concluded that the current City Hall project at Fourth and Santa Clara streets, first approved in June 1997, remains the best option.

By Michelle Savage | Updated on May 12, 2002

SAN JOSE-San Jose officials have concluded that there is no alternative to the current $343 million Richard Meier-designed downtown City Hall project that meets all of the city’s criteria and saves money.

A new report, prepared by Deputy City Manager Terry Roberts, examined four downtown properties and a parking lot near the current City Hall as alternative sites and concluded that the current project at Fourth and Santa Clara streets, first approved in June 1997, remains the best option.

“After analyzing the potential sites thoroughly, staff is recommending that work proceed on the Fourth and Santa Clara Street site for the new Civic Center,” the report said. “I’d like to know why that won’t work.”

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