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San Jose, CA City Showcase

How San Jose Reduced Police Budgets and Enhanced Vibrancy

Consistently Ranked as One of Safest Large Cities in the Nation

San Jose, California’s downtown core is a vibrant destination for dining, retail, nightlife, and entertainment. Primarily catering to the 21- to 25-year old demographic, venues attract crowds that surpass 12,000 people.

Learn how the city implemented a variety of initiatives to improve public safety, alleviate police budgets and enhance nighttime vibrancy.
  • Reduced Policing Costs: San Jose reoriented its policing model to alleviate a safety budget of $1 million.
  • New Policing Model: The city introduced roving foot and bike patrols to significantly reduce crime, assaults, and gang presence, as well as increase civility among patrons.
  • Public/Private Partnerships: Key to the city’s success is collaboration between the Downtown Association, City Council, businesses, and police. Learn how the city sustains this partnership.
  • Live Music on the Streets: “Left Coast Live”, an annual, all-ages music festival showcasing national and local acts in the streets of downtown San Jose, has reinvigorated the live music scene downtown.
  • Silent Disco: Learn how events such as Left Coast Live incorporate noise reduction strategies via music played through wireless headsets.
  • Urban Market Offers Unique Retail: In the spirit of Seattle’s Pike Place Market, the San Pedro Square Market features farm fresh vegetables and art showcases amidst daily entertainment, and outdoor dining.
  • Sidewalk Cafés & Alcohol Service: Sidewalk cafes can operate during an entertainment business’s hours of operation or up until 2:00 a.m. Find out how alcohol service is addressed and how quality of life is maintained.

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Speakers

Blage Zelalich

Lee Wilcox

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