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NewsNoticias Tampa Bay (Univision)August 20, 2026Hillsborough

San Benito School District plans 500-unit mixed-use housing development in Hollister

The San Benito School District is moving forward with plans to convert district-owned land near Best Road and Highway 25 into a mixed-use development featuring over 500 affordable housing units, commercial space, and community facilities. The site, originally intended for a second high school, will now prioritize housing for district employees, followed by other public sector workers and the general public.

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Why It Matters

This project aims to provide affordable housing for local school and public employees to reduce commute times, while simultaneously shifting the planned location of a new high school to the Buena Vista area.

Key Facts

  • The district plans to build over 500 affordable housing units on land near Best Road and Highway 25.
  • The development will include commercial space, community services, and new district office facilities.
  • Housing priority is assigned first to school district employees, then other public sector workers, then the general public.
  • The land was originally purchased for a second high school, but the district decided to relocate that project to the Buena Vista area.
  • The Buena Vista site was chosen after evaluating 24 potential locations.
  • The project aims to reduce employee commute times and improve quality of life.
  • Financing for the project is currently undefined.
  • The district estimates the new high school could be operational for the class of 2033.

Who's Mentioned

other24“Number of potential sites evaluated for the new high school.”locationBest Road and Highway 25“The specific site of the proposed development.”organizationSan Benito School District“The governing body initiating the land development project.”personShawn Tennenbaum“Superintendent of the San Benito School District.”locationHollister“The city where the development is located.”other500“Number of planned housing units.”locationBuena Vista“The selected site for the new high school.”