Barry Swenson’s extraordinary vision and “special genius” for deal-making helped transform San Jose’s skyline and rebuild downtown Santa Cruz after the devastating 1989 earthquake when ...

Swenson’s family could not be immediately reached for comment on Sunday. Building upon the groundwork laid by his father’s building company in the first half of the 20th century, Swenson forged his ...

By B. Sakura Cannestra San Jose Spotlight Barry Swenson, the groundbreaking developer who reshaped the city's skyline and became a household name, has died at age 85.

San Jose City Councilmember Michael Mulcahy sings a tribute song to late developer Barry Swenson at San Jose Stage's "Monday Night Live," a political satire fundraiser held at the downtown theater ...

Patented modular concrete structural system created by Barry Swenson Builder for high-rise residential, office, and medical uses is known for sustainability, cost effectiveness, and structural ...

The fate of the 63-room hotel has been up in the air since it closed in June. In August, Barry Swenson Builders and the Emergency Housing Consortium joined forces, prompted by city officials, to ...