The document proposes transforming two sites in downtown San Jose - Saint James Park and the South 1st Metro Parking Enclave. Saint James Park is described as deserving a new way to be seen and having potential to transform. The Metro Enclave is currently empty with potential for light. Both sites could accommodate an interactive installation and allow the public to comfortably interact and participate, bringing life to normally inactive spaces.

1. TransformingDowntown San Jose 408artechnology.blogspot.com Team 2 is Michael Garcia Travis Tebbins TeckLiew Cristobal Lozano Nichole Weirich

4. across the street from the small Parque De Los Pobladores

5. At the intersection of Market St. and South 1st.

6. Between Williams and Reed St.

7. approximately 30 paces wide, and 65 pacesdeep

8. North wall is 1 story, South wall is 2 stories high, brick walls

9. ground is typical asphalt covering

10. Power source available

12. Location across the street from the small Parque De Los Pobladores, where Market and South 1st street meet, in between the San Jose Museum of Textiles and Metro headquarters Looking South on inside park – there is a cultural and historical theme occurring in the public art Looking North from park

13. Structural Details Brick walls, often covered in graffiti Black asphalt ground, with painted parking lines

14. Structural Details approximately 30 paces wide, and 65 pacesdeep North wall is 1 story, South wall is 2 stories high

15. South wall, Metro building, approx. 2 stories North wall, SJ Museum of Textiles, approx 1 story

16. Back of enclave has more blank walls Back side of front structure has interesting components

17. Entrance & Exit Entrance on 1st is accessible by vehicle Possible entry on 2nd

18. A quick tour

19. History of the parking lot The parking lot attached to the restaurant formerly known as Emile's was founded by its namesake Emile Mooser in 1973 under the name "Emile's Swiss Affair" after two prior restaurants ("Archie's Steakhouse" and "Elias", a Greek restaurant) had closed their doors. The restaurant specialized in Swiss, Italian, and French cuisine, and was a powerful force for fundraising for multiple charities and causes. In December of 2010, however, Emile pleaded No Contest to possession of child pornography, and faces three years in prison. The owners to whom Emile had sold the restaurant in 2006 sued him as well, claiming misrepresentation and concealment of information. In the remaining two or three months, the restaurant and adjacent parking lot have been vandalized and mostly neglected for a great deal of time, likely due to the association of the name to the debacle. The space that was once bright at night is now dark even during the day.

20. Saint James Site Description 2nd St and St James St San Jose, Ca 95113 Saint James Park is located on the North side of downtown it is between 2nd and 3rd street. This park is the size of a block, with places to park, eat, and bars within a 2 block radius of the park. North Side of the park: Site Clair Club German Verein Trails Pub Teske’s Germania Restaurant and Beer Garden Bunch of Condos South Side of the park: Johnny V’s Arts Council Silicon Valley City Begal Ballet San Jose Trinity Cathedral West Side of the park: Eriks Deli & Café Sonoma Chicken Coop China Wok Bars in San Pedro Square

21. Parking & Transportation: There are two good parking lots for this venue. There is a parking lot next to Saint John street, and across the street is the San Pedro Square parking garage. There is a North/South VTA Rail Line Station, and VTA bus stop. Brief Summary: This park already has held previous events, and the size of the park shows that this is a good spot where a large crowd could attend to any type of arts and culture event. This site is also a great spot because of its location it will help the surrounding businesses, and liven up this part of downtown. http://www.eventective.com/USA/California/San+Jose/85425/St-James-Park.html Some Photos of how the park looks with a crowd. An empty area in the park that could easily transform. A crowd attending Music in the Park, a yearly event.

22. ST. JAMES SQUARE HISTORIC DISTRICT The St. James Square is confined to East St. John, East St. James, North First St. and North Third St. It was laid out by Chester Lyman in 1848. It remained a muddy lot until 1868 when it was professionally landscaped with walkways and plantings by a local arborist William O’Donnell and became known as St. James Park. It was designed with a water fountain in the middle o the park but was removed in 1955 during the bisection of second st. Surrounding the park there are many buildings to look at when it comes to architecture. The district was listed on the national Register of Historic Places in 1979 and became a San Jose Historic Landmark District in 1984.

24. Santa Clara County Courthouse built in 1866

25. First Unitarian Church built in 1891

26. Sainte Claire Club built in 1893

27. Eagles Hall built in 1900

28. Scottish Rite Temple built in 1924

29. San Jose Post Office built in 1933

31. Mob Route St. James Lynching