Scott Knies has been involved in downtown San Jose’s business and economic scene for decades, stints that have been marked by multiple firsts.
Scott Knies has been involved in San Jose’s business and economic scene for decades, stints that have been marked by multiple firsts. In 1982, Knies became the first executive director of The Fencing Center, opening the sports club’s first two locations in downtown San Jose. Knies then served as the Alum Rock Business Association Manager in 1986-87, and in 1988 he became the first executive director of the San Jose Downtown Association.
Q: How important is Google’s Downtown West development to a rebound in downtown San Jose? How much of a difference will it make? A: The city did not know what to do for the west side of downtown after the vanquishing of redevelopment and the A’s stadium proposal cratered. Google provides a dynamic mixed-use vision that fits with the transportation plans and San Jose’s ethos. It is a reminder of downtown San Jose’s potential. I hope the city will hold the other projects in the area to the same urban design and architectural standards.A: There will be some short-term pain for long-term gain.
Q: Are there lessons from downtown San Jose’s coronavirus experience that could be applied to other California downtowns? A: There are no secrets. Every downtown in the country is poised to replicate any good idea that works from another community. One lesson is that even in the darkest days of the pandemic, we still cleaned the downtown San Jose sidewalks; promoted those businesses that persevered. The center city is everyone’s neighborhood and as we get deeper into 2022 there are more and more positive experiences to share.A: There’s much excitement.
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