Update: Thanks to everyone who spoke up at the city’s 11/30/23 meeting. We’ll keep you informed about what’s happening with this. To receive updates, sign up for our email newsletter at greenfoothills.org/subscribe. On Thursday, November 30, the city of San Jose will hold a virtual community meeting to hear from the public about the Heritage...
Category: Coyote Valley
Tell San Jose: Don’t Roll Back Coyote Valley’s Protection
Update: Thank you to the many people who participated in the City of San Jose community meeting on August 28. The city definitely heard from the public that Coyote Valley needs to be protected from development, including along the Monterey Road corridor. The city is continuing to gather community feedback on this issue and eventually...
Wildlife Crossing Site in Coyote Valley Saved From Development
We’re giving thanks today as a critical wildlife crossing site in Coyote Valley has just been purchased for conservation! It was the fierce opposition from environmental groups and the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe of the San Francisco Bay Area that saved this land from being developed with a large luxury home. This 17-acre parcel at the...
Tell San Jose: Don’t Let Them Undo Coyote Valley’s Protection
Less than 1 year ago, San Jose made the historic decision to protect Coyote Valley from industrial development. Now, the same landowners who tried to get a huge Amazon-style warehouse approved in Coyote Valley are back with yet another destructive development proposal, which would bypass local planning rules and convert 128 acres of open space...
Proposed Development Endangers Biodiversity in North Coyote Valley
On June 8th, the San Jose Planning Commission voted 5-3 to direct city staff to conduct a more thorough review of environmental issues with a proposed development along the Santa Teresa ridge. The 17-acre property is ecologically part of Coyote Valley but the City planning maps show it as just north and outside of North...
Ask Planning Commissioners to Oppose New Coyote Valley Development
On Wednesday, June 8, the San Jose Planning Commission will consider whether to approve a 5,900 square foot residence on environmentally sensitive, undeveloped land at the north end of Coyote Valley. The location includes an old canal that offers one of only two safe spots for wildlife to cross Santa Teresa Boulevard. Please tell the...
Ask Supervisors to Support Incentives to Protect Coyote Valley
On Tuesday, April 19, the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors will decide whether to continue making progress on protecting Coyote Valley’s farmland and open space. Please ask the Supervisors to keep moving the process forward and to keep all options on the table that will help preserve farmland and open space. What’s Happening On...
Tell San Jose: Don’t Impair Wildlife Movement in Coyote Valley
On Tuesday, March 8, San Jose Planning staff will give a presentation to the City Council about potentially allowing new commercial activities like restaurants and beer gardens along Monterey Road in Coyote Valley. Please ask the City to ensure that any new uses do not increase harm to wildlife habitat and connectivity in Coyote Valley....
County’s Historic Coyote Valley Vote Matches San Jose’s
On December 14, Santa Clara County Supervisors voted unanimously to designate the part of Coyote Valley under its jurisdiction a Climate Resilience District. This new District will strengthen protections against monster estate development that is a significant cause of farmland loss in rural areas. This action matches and supports the decision by San Jose to...
Tell County Supervisors: Coyote Valley is for Farmers and Climate Resilience
On Tuesday, December 14, the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors will consider whether to designate Coyote Valley a Climate Resilience District. This new designation will ensure that farmland in Mid and South Coyote Valley will not be taken over by luxury villas and estate homes for Silicon Valley billionaires. Please email the Supervisors and...