Breeze of Innovation

Survey

The mission of the San Jose Light Tower Corporation (SJLTC), aka Urban Confluence Silicon Valley, is to build Breeze of Innovation, an artistically inspired iconic landmark that will become the architectural legacy of our current generation of leaders and present it as a gift to the city of San Jose, Silicon Valley, and the world.

Breeze of Innovation will be paid for entirely with private money. The project is NOT a “light tower”. The founders were simply inspired by the original San Jose Electric Light Tower that existed from 1881 to 1915.

Selected by a worldwide design competition, Breeze of Innovation can be an impressive symbolic structure appropriate for this unique region that is recognized as the world-wide center of innovation. This bold destination landmark can provide a major enhancement to downtown San Jose and be an important catalyst for Silicon Valley culture and long-term regional economic development. The internationally respected icon will hopefully become a must-see place of hope, healing, and human connection – creating a compelling world-class experience for tourists and the local community.

Urban Confluence Silicon Valley, a private non-profit organization that is not part of the City of San Jose, has received four unanimous approvals from the San Jose City Council during the past five years. Breeze of Innovation aspires to be an iconic landmark comprised of hundreds of tall metal rods that sway in the breeze and create electricity to power lights on the tips of the rods and hopes to display beautiful images created with dramatic LED lighting. Breeze of Innovation might also include a platform at the top for visitors to view the Bay Area and enjoy a beverage while gazing across the beautiful Santa Clara Valley. The magnificent design is intended to create an inspirational urban space in Plaza de Cesar Chavez that includes elements that honor Cesar Chavez, improved event infrastructure, and the popular fountain.

Construction plans do not exist yet. The final design will be developed following community outreach including stakeholder input.

Thank you for your interest in providing feedback and helping shape the future of Plaza de Cesar Chavez and Downtown San Jose. We value your input and would like to gather your feedback and guidance regarding the proposed iconic structure, Breeze of Innovation.

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* 1. What is your first and last name? (not mandatory)

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* 2. What is your email address? (not mandatory)

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* 3. If there are any children residing in your household, what age group best represents them?

Under 10

10 to 16

Over 16

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* 4. What level of education have you completed?

Less than High School

High School

Associate Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree or Higher

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* 5. What gender best describes you?

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* 6. How do you identify your ethnicity?

Hispanic or Latino

Black or African American

Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander

White

Asian or Asian American

Other

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* 7. Do you believe that San Jose is missing an iconic visual landmark?

Yes

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* 8. Do you support changing and improving Plaza de Cesar Chavez based on consensus of park stakeholders?

Yes

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* 9. Do you support Breeze of Innovation, additional element(s) that honor Cesar Chavez, and other improvements as parts of a modified Plaza de Cesar Chavez?

Yes

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* 10. Do you support the following improvements at Plaza de Cesar Chavez? (please mark all that you support)

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Improvements to events stage

Expansion of park (making park larger by eliminating parking or traffic lanes surrounding the park)

Improvements to existing fountain

Supporting existing events (including Christmas in the Park, Music in the Park, San Jose Jazz, Pride, Fountain Blues and Brews, etc.)

Improvements to existing site furniture, promenade, and landscaping

Adding elements honoring Cesar Chavez

Other (please specify)

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* 11. Would you support Breeze of Innovation and element(s) that honor Cesar Chavez being given as a gift to the City of San Jose? Breeze of Innovation will be paid for entirely with private money.

Yes

Maybe

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* 12. Do you have any comments related to the primary users of Plaza de Cesar Chavez including Christmas in the Park, Music in the Park, San Jose Jazz, Pride, Fountain Blues and Brews, and others?

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* 13. What attractions and park improvements do you think are important for various age groups?

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* 14. What services or programming do you think should be offered at Plaza de Cesar Chavez (e.g., Wi-Fi)

Wi-Fi

Filtered Water

Restrooms

Other (please specify)

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* 15. If Breeze of Innovation is implemented, would you support a park governing organization contracted by the City of San Jose to manage, operate and maintain the park? (e.g., a conservancy, a “friends” group)

Yes

Other (please specify)

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* 16. How important do you believe it is to have an iconic structure in Plaza de Cesar Chavez (hopefully similar in overall effect to the St. Louis Arch, Seattle Space Needle, and Eiffel Tower), in terms of bringing vibrancy and business to Downtown San Jose? Please rate on a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being not important at all and 5 being extremely important.

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* 17. What benefits do you think Breeze of Innovation would bring to the community and the park? Please select all that apply:

Increased tourism and boosted local economy

Increased community pride, social connections, and engagement

Enhanced downtown aesthetics and attractiveness

Promoting local culture and heritage

Providing a unique landmark for the city

Other (please specify)

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* 18. How would you like to see the Breeze of Innovation utilized to promote community engagement? Please select all that apply:

Hosting community events, festivals, and event space for small businesses

Providing a gathering space for live performances

Offering recreational activities for all age groups

Incorporating interactive elements or installations

Other (please specify)

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* 19. How would you like to be involved in the decision-making process? Please select all that apply:

Attending public meetings or workshops

Participating in online surveys or polls

Joining a community advisory committee

Providing feedback through social media platforms

Other (please specify)

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* 20. Would you be willing to contribute financially, through donations or sponsorships, to support the construction, maintenance, and operations of Breeze of Innovation?

Yes

Other (please specify)

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* 1. What is your first and last name? (not mandatory)

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* 2. What is your email address? (not mandatory)

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* 3. If there are any children residing in your household, what age group best represents them?

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* 4. What level of education have you completed?

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* 5. What gender best describes you?

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* 6. How do you identify your ethnicity?

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* 7. Do you believe that San Jose is missing an iconic visual landmark?

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* 8. Do you support changing and improving Plaza de Cesar Chavez based on consensus of park stakeholders?

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* 9. Do you support Breeze of Innovation, additional element(s) that honor Cesar Chavez, and other improvements as parts of a modified Plaza de Cesar Chavez?

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* 10. Do you support the following improvements at Plaza de Cesar Chavez? (please mark all that you support)

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* 11. Would you support Breeze of Innovation and element(s) that honor Cesar Chavez being given as a gift to the City of San Jose? Breeze of Innovation will be paid for entirely with private money.

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* 12. Do you have any comments related to the primary users of Plaza de Cesar Chavez including Christmas in the Park, Music in the Park, San Jose Jazz, Pride, Fountain Blues and Brews, and others?

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* 13. What attractions and park improvements do you think are important for various age groups?

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* 14. What services or programming do you think should be offered at Plaza de Cesar Chavez (e.g., Wi-Fi)

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* 15. If Breeze of Innovation is implemented, would you support a park governing organization contracted by the City of San Jose to manage, operate and maintain the park? (e.g., a conservancy, a “friends” group)

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* 17. What benefits do you think Breeze of Innovation would bring to the community and the park? Please select all that apply:

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* 18. How would you like to see the Breeze of Innovation utilized to promote community engagement? Please select all that apply:

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* 19. How would you like to be involved in the decision-making process? Please select all that apply:

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* 20. Would you be willing to contribute financially, through donations or sponsorships, to support the construction, maintenance, and operations of Breeze of Innovation?

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* 21. Please make comments about Breeze of Innovation below.