The Middlefield Road home where mud pushed down a wall and entered the kitchen is still yellow-tagged. Residents have returned to the other seven homes evacuated Jan. 16.
Housing
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Apartments approved at site of downtown Berkeley development battle
Berkeley held 37 meetings about a downtown housing project that was never built. A new plan for the block has been approved after only five.
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The state rejected Berkeley’s housing plans. What happens next?
The city has now missed a key deadline to have its housing plan approved. But there is disagreement over what that means.
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James Reagan, beloved community activist, dies at 74
Reagan advocated for homeless services throughout his decades in Berkeley, and was a well-known member of activist communities.
Posted inHousing & Development
Moms 4 Housing protesters shut down Alameda County board meeting over renter protections
Activists, including Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board commissioner Dominique Walker, were arrested and cited Tuesday after disrupting the Board of Supervisors meeting.
Posted inCity
Why doesn’t Berkeley have more condos?
Officials hope building more will make it easier for first-time buyers and those looking to downsize.
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Berkeley approves housing plan, with pledge to upzone wealthy neighborhoods
College, Solano and North Shattuck would be zoned for greater density under the eight-year housing plan adopted by the Berkeley City Council.
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Wednesday vote will determine how Berkeley plans for 9,000 new homes
Northern California cities are racing to meet a January deadline to adopt their Housing Elements, which are facing close scrutiny from state regulators.
Posted inSchools
UC housing problem persists for graduate students
The recent agreement between striking graduate student workers in the UC system did little to solve their housing woes.
Posted inHousing & Development
Legal battle over People’s Park continues as court hears oral arguments
A final ruling from the court on whether UC Berkeley can resume construction of a student housing project is expected soon, but the decision will likely be appealed.
Posted inCity
Why Berkeley could see housing construction drop in 2023
Berkeley is seeing more new housing than other Bay Area cities, but could still feel a nationwide construction slump.
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Court ruling could upend Cal’s plan to build on People’s Park
The draft opinion says the UC didn’t adequately explain why other sites weren’t considered for the student housing project.