IBM Research Center in San Jose might land updated city-crafted zoning

IBM Research Center in San Jose might land updated city-crafted zoning

By George Avalos
Publication Date: 2026-08-14 14:02:00

IBM Almaden Research Center at 650 Harry Road in south San Jose, showing several buildings in an aerial view. (Google Maps) (Google Maps)
Zoning options for the IBM Almaden Research Center at 650 Harry Road in South San Jose. The small rectangular site would be designated as IP, or Industrial Park. The large surrounding area would be rezoned as OSPH (Open Space, Parklands, Habitat). Numerous nearby streets are also visible.(City of San Jose)
Zoning options for the IBM Almaden Research Center at 650 Harry Road in South San Jose. The small rectangular site would be designated as IP, or Industrial Park. The large surrounding area would be rezoned as OSPH (Open Space, Parklands, Habitat). Nearby city streets are also visible. (City of San Jose) 

SAN JOSE — The future of IBM’s research center in South San Jose may start to take shape this month if the City Council decides to update the zoning for the tech titan’s scenic office hub.