Goals & Objectives

The Sisters' commitment to the Earth Charter and social justice makes them resolute in their desire to preserve the land, vegetation, historic buildings and shrines/grottos in as close as possible to their current serene state. This is especially true of the core area of the property which is dominated by landscape and historic resources.

With this said, the Sisters are open to various alternative proposals for meeting this goal including, but not necessarily limited to, the sale or lease of all, or a portion of the Subject Property or the placement of a conservation easement on the Subject Property with appropriate consideration being paid for the loss of the Subject Property's residential development rights. The Sisters may also entertain the concept of a "Right of First Offer" on the approximate 5.7 acre remainder parcel, inclusive of the approximate 75,000 square foot Motherhouse.

Other objectives include, but are not necessarily limited to, the following:

Remain open to creative and innovative approaches for improving, conserving and operating the Subject Property.
Release residential development rights in exchange for the conservation of the Subject Property.
Collaborate with the City of Fremont, the Mission San Jose Community, and other stakeholders regarding any future use of the Subject Property.
Preserve the tranquility of surrounding properties, including the Motherhouse.
Be considerate of the needs and rights of current employees, lessees, current residents and surrounding homeowners of the Subject Property.