Overview

• The Via del Oro site, located at 6370 San Ignacio Ave., was developed on land leased from philanthropists John and Sue Sobrato for $1 per year under a 10-year agreement.
• The site, now operational and half full with nearly 70 residents, prioritizes individuals from nearby encampments and offers essential services including food, laundry, and case management.
• Developed in partnership with DignityMoves and operated by nonprofit HomeFirst, the project reduced costs by 10%, with an average cost of $115,000 per bed compared to $130,000 at other city sites.
• The relocatable, modular community is part of San Jose's broader strategy to add over 1,400 interim shelter spaces this year, including hotel conversions and tiny home communities.
• City leaders, including Mayor Matt Mahan, emphasize the project as a proof-of-concept for leveraging public, private, and nonprofit collaboration to address unsheltered homelessness efficiently.