Welcome to the NeighborhoodThe Shasta / Hanchett Park Neighborhood Association is a volunteer-based community organization founded in 1985 to protect and advance the interests of the Shasta/Hanchett Park, St. Leo's, Garden Alameda, and Cahill Park neighborhoods in San José, California. S/HPNA provides and promotes programs and activities aimed at building community and fostering civic involvement in this historic community. |
The Grand Boulevard Update
A public forum on transforming the El Camino Real Corridor was held on June 20, 2009, the Grand Boulevard Initiative hosted a public forum on new choices for El Camino Re...Meridian and W San Carlos Update
The development planned for Meridian and W San Carlos has received their first permit and has now applied for their next permit. Now is the time to be lobbying for wider ...
Ohlone Mixed Use Project
The former VTA proerty on the corner of W San Carlos and Sunol has been renamed the Ohlone Mixed Use Project. Barry Swenson in partnership with Republic Urban Properties ...
Baseball on Council Agenda for April 7th
This item on the Agenda is due to be heard right around 7pm. This item will give staff direction on a number of issues, significantly much of that will end up being coo...
The Caltrain Central Equipment Maintenance and Operations Facility Monitoring Committee
The Caltrain Central Equipment Maintenance and Operations Facility Monitoring Committee is an advisory committee established by the San Jose City Council in cooperation...
CEMOF Monitoring Committee Quarterly Reports
Current reports:
- CEMOF Monitoring Committee Quarterly Report - 3/10/09
- CEMOF Monitoring Committee Quarterly Report - 10/22/08
Past Committee Reports are on the Downloads secti...
San Jose to Merced Section High-Speed Train Scoping meeting Exhibit Boards
Please follow this link to access the exhibit boards used during the San Jose to Merced Section High-Speed Train scoping meetings:
Scoping Meeting Boards
Student Transportation Info
Student transportation and safety information:
SJUSD Budget Update / Survey
SJUSD is facing a revenue loss of $16.5 million for School Year 2009-2010.
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Your comments will be taken into consideration b...
Aquatics & Summer Camps 09
The City of San Jose has many summer programs available for youth on the Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services web site. It's not too late to sign up.
General Plan Update
The General Plan is often called the blueprint for the future growth and development of a city. Visit the General Plan Update Page for more information.
Hanchett Park Neighborhood in the News
Realtors are well known for "expanding" the boundaries of popular neighborhoods like San Jose's Willow Glen and Rose Garden.
But the residents of the distinctive Hanchett ...
'Distinctive' proposal would give residents power to control what neighbors can build
Property owners planning to remodel or build a new house could face tighter restrictions in some San Jose neighborhoods if city officials move forward with a plan to give...Distinctive Neighborhood Program
In the 2008/2009 fiscal year budget the City Council Rules and Open Government Committee approved funding for the development of a “Distinctive Neighborhood Program” ...
Billboard Signs Amongst Us
Here are some examples of billboard signs in the neighborhood. Most of the time they can be unsightly and are not appropriate in neighborhoods. The San Francisco Chro...
Little Italy Business District Volunteer Cleanup Day
The Italian Community of San Jose will be having a Volunteer cleanup day for our future Little Italy Neighborhood in San Jose with the City of San Jose and San Jose Redev...
Bicycle Safety
When I was twelve, I got my first “ten-speed” bicycle, and it opened up a whole new world of mobility for me. I was able to ride all the way across town and grind bac...
Location, location, location!
When asked to contribute my thoughts related to our neighborhood, one of the first thoughts that came to mind is its outstanding location! My husband, Ray, and I both enj...
Scam alert: property tax reassessment
The Santa Clara County Tax Assessor’s office, District Attorney, and the California State Attorney General are warning homeowners to beware of unscrupulous companies wh...
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History San Jose
History San Jose 's Neighborhoods of San Jose website has a section dedicated to the Shast...
The Alameda, The Beautiful Way
As a neighbor of The Alameda, maybe you have been wondering... How did my street get its n...| New Website! |
As you can see, S/HPNA has new website. It's built with a modern content management system which can make all sorts of things possible for the association. If you have an idea for content that should be included on the site or would like to contribute content yourself, send email to president@shpna.org. Pictures, articles, movies, events... we'd love to have 'em all up here! |
| Join the Parade! |
Enjoy a family holiday filled with History, Patriotism and Roses! You can find applications for participants, floats and sponsorship on the ABA Website: www.the-alameda.com Click here to download a Parade Application!
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