Millions of dollars will turn a mostly vacant East San Jose building into a cultural gem. Local advocates describe it as a vital investment to support neighborhoods where some of the city’s most vulnerable residents live. The School of Arts and Culture at Mexican Heritage Plaza recently received $6 million from the Knight Foundation, a historic investment to help transform La Placita from a vacant building into a cultural community hub. Plans for the 28,000-square-foot commercial building across from the East San Jose plaza include a small theater, an affordable cafe and a food pantry. Those services will add to the…
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