Blog Post by Erik Hayden
Erik HaydenApr 20, 2026 6:15:18 PM15 min read
A Q1 to Remember: How Downtown San Jose Came to Life
The first quarter of 2026 delivered something Downtown San Jose has been working toward ...
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Erik HaydenMar 24, 2026 6:53:24 PM11 min read
Erik Hayden Named 2025 Silicon Valley Business Journal Newsmaker of the Year
Our CEO, Erik Hayden, has been named a 2025 Newsmaker of the Year by the Silicon Valley ...
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Erik HaydenFeb 25, 2026 3:46:15 PM13 min read
What Recent Multifamily Sales Say About San Jose’s Housing Market
Recent multifamily transactions in San Jose highlight the continued strength of the ...
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Erik HaydenJan 21, 2026 4:30:07 PM11 min read
Urban Catalyst’s 2026 Update: Funds Closed, Downtown San Jose Projects, and What’s Next
As we step into 2026, we want to share an update on Urban Catalyst’s funds, multifamily ...
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Erik HaydenDec 16, 2025 5:39:48 PM11 min read
2025 Was an Active Year for Downtown San Jose: Fund II and UCME Are Closing Soon
Downtown San Jose is seeing a range of development activity, including new construction ...
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Erik HaydenNov 20, 2025 2:15:58 PM11 min read
Urban Catalyst 2025 Accomplishments Recap
2025 was a year of meaningful progress for Urban Catalyst. From fundraising milestones to ...
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Erik HaydenOct 22, 2025 6:35:42 PM12 min read
Why Now Is the Time to Consider Opportunity Zone Fund II and UCME
San Jose continues to experience strong population and housing demand, making it a key ...
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Erik HaydenSep 22, 2025 1:34:59 PM13 min read
Looking Ahead: Opportunity Zone 2.0 and the Future of Urban Catalyst
With the Opportunity Zone (OZ) program now officially a permanent part of the U.S. tax ...
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Erik HaydenSep 10, 2025 3:36:48 PM12 min read
Breaking Ground on Aquino: A New Chapter for Downtown San Jose
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California Momentum, Bay Area Investment, and the San Jose Advantage
California recently took a major step to accelerate the delivery of much-needed housing ...
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