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San Jose City Council Approves Nvidia Data Center Operations

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The San Jose City Council voted 8-0 on October 21, 2026, to uphold prior planning staff approval for Nvidia's data center operations in North San Jose. The council also rejected an appeal of the prior decision. Nvidia is conducting testing and research on its computer systems in a 97,800-square-foot building at 300 Holger Way, which requires data computation for its advanced chips.

From mercurynews.com

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The approval validates a major technology investment in San Jose, where Nvidia has spent over $100 million remodeling the building for its research purposes. The operations involve advanced chip testing and data computation, which is central to Nvidia's business.

From mercurynews.com

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  • NvidiaConducting testing and research on advanced computer systems and chips in the building.
  • San JoseThe city where the data center operations are located and regulated.
  • city councilThe legislative body that voted to approve the data center operations.
  • Pam FoleyA person who has a disclosed financial interest in the company whose operations were approved.

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