Almost a decade ago, the city of San Jose agreed to sell more than $110 million worth of land to Google. The agreement was part of the tech giant’s grand vision to transform a huge swath of downtown into a vibrant village, featuring new offices, homes and shops. But those efforts have stalled. Here to tell us more is KQED’s Joseph Geha.

<p>Almost a decade ago, the city of San Jose agreed to sell more than $110 million worth of land to Google. The agreement was part of the tech giant&rsquo;s grand vision to transform a huge swath of downtown into a vibrant village, featuring new offices, homes and shops. But those efforts have stalled. Here to tell us more is KQED&rsquo;s Joseph Geha.</p>

KQED serves the people of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media. We provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone; and engage audiences to share their stories.

<p>KQED serves the people of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media. We provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone; and engage audiences to share their stories.</p>