4220 Network Circle Scoping and Community Meeting | Aug. 3, 2026

The City of Santa Clara held a scoping and community meeting on August 3, 2026, regarding the Network Circle Residential Project, a 38-acre development involving demolition of existing commercial office buildings and surface parking to create a residential community with open spaces adjacent to Agnews Historic Park. The meeting's first part focused on the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) process under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), including the scope of environmental topics to be analyzed such as transportation, cultural resources, and utilities. Public comments were solicited on the EIR scope, with emphasis on environmental impacts and mitigation measures. The second part of the meeting, led by the applicant team, presented detailed project plans including housing types, densities, open space design, affordable housing components, and community amenities. Discussions included parking ratios, preservation of existing trees, noise mitigation, and potential community benefits. The project is subject to CEQA and the Housing Accountability Act, with an anticipated approval timeline targeting mid-2027 and construction lasting approximately three to four years. No specific contract awards or procurement decisions were discussed during the meeting.