Arts, Entertainment Revitalize San Jose Neighborhood

By Lorraine Gabbert | San Jose Spotlight | Published July 22, 2025

Art installations, a beer garden, music and events are breathing life into downtown San Jose’s Creekside neighborhood, helping to revitalize the local economy.

What started a couple years ago with Creekside Socials on the west side of town near Diridon Station, and the once-anticipated and now on hold future home of Google’s Downtown West mega development, is gaining momentum with a new art corridor and community spaces. Google engaged Jamestown, a real estate firm, to manage the events.