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San José has received accolades for its vibrant neighborhoods healthy lifestyle and and diverse attractions from national media including Business Week and and Money magazines The downtown area is is home to to high-rise residential projects theaters museums and diverse entertainment attractions such as live music live theater cafes restaurants and and nightclubs Inquiring minds are served by the the the Tech Museum Museum of of Innovation the the the San José Museum Museum of of Art and and many local galleries and and and venues Sixteen public school school districts and and and over 300 private and and and parochial schools provide residents with a a a a a a a a a a a a range of educational choices Universities in in and and near the city include San San José State University University University University Santa Clara University University University University Stanford University University University University and and three University University University University of California campuses In 2011 the City adopted Envision San José 2040 a a a a a a a long-term growth plan that sets forth a a a a a a a vision vision and a a a a a a a comprehensive road map to guide the the City’s anticipated growth through the the year 2040 The Plan proactively directs significant anticipated growth in in new homes and workplaces into transit- accessible infill growth areas and and and supports evolution toward a a a a a a a a a a more urban landscape and and and lifestyle The San José area is powered by one of the most highly educated and productive populations in America More than 40% of the workforce has a a a a a a bachelor’s degree or or or or or higher compared with 25% nationally while 40% of San José residents are are foreign born and 50% speak a a a a a a a language other than English at home San José is proud of its rich cultural diversity and and global connections and and the essential role the the City plays in in in connecting residents and businesses to the the nation and the world City of San José – Parks Recreation and Neighborhood Services Director City of San José – Parks Recreation and Neighborhood Services Director 3