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Why Urban Catalyst?

What sets Urban Catalyst apart?

Urban Catalyst functions as both a fund manager and developer, providing us with the agility and expertise necessary to effectively tackle challenges within the dynamic real estate market. As developers deeply rooted in the heart of downtown San Jose, our commitment to the revitalization of the downtown core goes beyond constructing buildings. We believe in fostering sustainable economic development, creating job opportunities, and contributing to the overall well-being of the community. 

Urban Catalyst's unique differentiator is our developer-first approach and deep local expertise. Unlike larger funds that focus on fundraising before securing quality projects, we already have trophy projects in our pipeline located in the downtown San Jose opportunity zone. With years of experience developing in San Jose, our understanding of local processes and relationships with key property owners position us to access the best projects efficiently.

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Additional Honors

Top 4% of Opportunity Zone Fund Managers
Novogradac
2023

Structure Award
Silicon Valley Business Journal
Best Rehab and Reuse
2023

Top Corporate Philanthropists
Silicon Valley Business Journal
2023

 

 

Top 20 Developer
Book of lists
Silicon Valley Business Journal
2023

Top 5% of Opportunity Zone Fund Managers 
Novogradac
2020-2022

Most Influential People in Silicon Valley
Power 100
Silicon Valley Business Journal
Erik Hayden

2021-2023

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Why San Jose

Policy and Local Network

San Jose is actively promoting development by implementing policies that encourage new projects. A recent example is the city’s decision to waive various municipal fees to accelerate housing construction.

In addition, we maintain strong relationships with city officials and local policymakers, which helps ensure that our projects progress smoothly through the approval process, bringing us closer to realizing our vision.

Transit and Physical infrastructure

When developing in a city, it's essential to ensure the transit infrastructure is in place to make projects accessible and sustainable. Urban Catalyst is strategically positioned near several exciting transit options, including VTA, Caltrain, and soon BART. Construction has officially begun on the highly anticipated BART extension to Silicon Valley, bringing transformative changes to San Jose.

Diridon Station is set to become one of the busiest transportation hubs on the West Coast. The Joint Policy Advisory Board recently unveiled three potential designs, incorporating future additions like California High-Speed Rail and BART.

These advancements in San Jose’s transit infrastructure will directly benefit Urban Catalyst’s development pipeline, with projects located near key transit stations. Transit-oriented development is central to Urban Catalyst’s vision, creating vibrant, sustainable urban spaces that foster connectivity and drive economic growth. 

Silicon Valley Job Engine

San Jose is powered by the dynamic growth of Silicon Valley, which continues to expand southward from tech hubs like Palo Alto and Sunnyvale. As one of the few remaining Silicon Valley cities with available space for development, San Jose is primed for growth and revitalization.

A prime example is Google’s ambitious project. The Mountain View-based tech giant has acquired over 80 acres in downtown San Jose for its largest campus to date, investing more than $500 million. Dubbed "Google Village," this massive development will feature over 5,000 residential units, and over 7 million square feet of office space, hotels, shops, restaurants, and open spaces.

Adobe, another industry heavyweight, recently completed its second tower in downtown San Jose, adding space for 4,000 employees.

Future Downtown San Jose Potential

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URBAN CATALYST PROJECTS

Completed & Under Construction

COMPLETED

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UNDER CONSTRUCTION

KEYSTONE

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Urban Catalyst Partners Past Performance

Our Partners have decades of experience in ground-up development and the ownership and management of stabilized income-producing assets. Our Partners' track record of success includes:

$5B+ Development Projects
3500 Residential Units Built
200+ Real estate properties

URBAN CATALYST PROJECT TIMELINE

URBAN CATALYST FORMED

2018

Urban Catalyst Opportunity zone FUND I OPENED

QI 2019

KEYSTONE ACQUIRED

Q3 2019

FOUNTAIN ALLEY BUILDING ACQUIRED

Q3 2019

Paseo Acquired

Q4 2019

Paseo Ground Breaking

Q1 2020

Spartan Vista Acquired

Q1 2020

Urban Catalyst Opportunity Zone Fund I CLOSED

Q4 2020
Raised over $131 million

Aquino Acquired

Q4 2020

Urban Catalyst Opportunity Zone Fund II OPENED

Q1 2021

Gifford Place Acquired

Q2 2021

Icon | Echo Acquired

Q3 2021

GIFFORD PLACE GROUNDBREAKING

Q2 2022

Urban Catalyst Industrial I, DST OPENED

Q3 2022

Keystone Ground Breaking

Q1 2023

PASEO SHELL COMPLETE

Q4 2023

UC MULTIFAMILY EQUITY I LLC OPENED

Q3 2023 YEAR

FIRST TENANT OPENS AT PASEO

Q1 2024
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