MAY 27, 2026 | Planning Commission Study Session: 2025 General Plan Performance Review

The City of San Jose Planning Commission held a study session on May 27, 2026, to review the 2025 General Plan Annual Performance Report. The presentation covered the city’s progress on various major strategies including community-based planning, focused growth, urban villages, downtown development, sustainability, and fiscal strength. Key procurement-related topics included building permits and entitlements for residential, commercial, and industrial developments, with detailed data on permit issuance and construction activity. The discussion highlighted challenges such as fluctuating multi-family housing permits, commercial vacancy rates, and the impact of remote work on job metrics. Staff noted ongoing efforts to track entitlement expirations and support housing production, including incentives and ordinance updates. The city’s capital budget for fiscal year 2025-2026 was reported at $6.26 billion, with investments in parks, trails, and transportation infrastructure projects like transit signal priority and bike lane expansions. Commissioners inquired about permit data specifics, job-to-resident ratios, and strategies to preserve employment lands amid housing demand. No formal votes or contract awards were reported; the session was informational with a focus on planning and development progress and challenges.