San Jose opens its first interim housing site on private land

https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/04/24/san-jose-opens-its-first-interim-housing-site-on-private-land/

San Jose's new Via del Oro interim housing site provides 150 beds for unhoused residents and serves as a model for future public-private partnerships in addressing homelessness. Built on privately-leased land and supported by philanthropists and nonprofits, the project was completed faster and about 10% cheaper than similar city initiatives. The site is fully relocatable and part of San Jose’s broader plan to add over 1,400 shelter spaces this year. Officials and residents alike see it as a hopeful step toward achieving "functional zero" unsheltered homelessness in the city. Early residents have praised the site for offering safety, dignity, and the foundation to pursue long-term goals.