One Step Closer to a Thriving Economy

Mission

Working to transform downtown San Jose to become one of the Safest, Cleanest and most Vibrant cities in the US through Collaboration.

Collaboration

Working with businesses, government and communities to reinvigorate San Jose.

VIBRANCY

Providing live music for the community and activating local retail storefronts for a thriving economy

SAFETY

Advocating on behalf of the local businesses and communities for safer downtown streets

CLEANLINESS

Ensuring San Jose streets and gateways into the city are clean and welcoming for all to enjoy

Impact

UVI is working closely with SJPD, City Hall, Chamber of Commerce, San Jose State University, Rotary Club of San Jose, Museum of Art, San Jose Downtown Association, local developers, local business owners, a variety of local nonprofit organizations and the community to understand the roadblocks and help transform San Jose back into the thriving and beautiful city we all love.

Community Partners

Community Feedback

  • “Urban Vibrancy is providing just what the doctor ordered for our downtown struggling to beat Covid. Their work to bring our citizens together to feel a sense of normalcy and connection while trying to promote businesses is critical to our nascent urban center.”

    — Steve Borkenhagen, Urban Confluence Silicon Valley

  • “Me and my beloved wife were both born and raised in San Jose. We work in technology and public education. We are thrilled to witness the depth of commitment and energy UVI is devoting to the deserving, bright and eager community of downtown San Jose. The future looks brighter than ever.”

    — John Phillips, FSV Analytics

  • “I am so proud of the impact that ‘Every Friday’s’ is having on the local community! Fountain Alley has never been so clean and active since I have been here. Sales for us local guys have doubled because of their efforts. The amount of people seeing our establishments as well as becoming repeat guests is priceless. Our only wish is that we could have started these months ago!”

    — Chef Rodney Baca, The Shop

  • “After working with Urban Vibrancy Institute as the band for one of their events, we were able to buy t-shirts and pay two artists–one to design the front of the shirt and one to design the back. Now we are able to sell these shirts to make a profit that we put back into our band. Opportunities are being created.”

    — Shakila Zangeneh, drummer for Barely Funktional

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