Howdy, I'm Jake Wilde, a geographer and map nerd. This is my website. I like to make maps and write.

My Projects

In addition to my maps and writings, heres a collection of some other fun things I've been working on.

• SJ Build - SJ Build is a tool designed to track residential development projects in the City of San Jose.

In the News

Here's media coverage of my work:

• "Housing and neighborhood groups oppose San Jose Chick-fil-A proposal." The Mercury News, March 30, 2025
• "What would you do with 115 acres of open land? Local nonprofit pitches idea" Silicon Valley Business Journal, March 27, 2025.
• "Santa Clara Park project will add 1,792 new homes east of Mission College" The Mercury News, March 26, 2025.
• “Robot Shuttles at San Jose Airport? Major Transit Plan Moves Forward.” The Mercury News, April 19, 2023.
• “Amid Ridership Drop, VTA Defends BART Extension.” San José Spotlight, March 22, 2023.
• “City Officials, Developers Want San Jose to Expand Newly Approved Infill Housing Policy.” The Mercury News, December 19, 2024.
• “Pleasant Hills Golf Course Could Add 1,700+ Homes but Housing Advocates Want More.” The Mercury News, October 10, 2024.
• “San Jose Affordable Housing Replaces Day Care Project.” San José Spotlight, December 20, 2024.