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Housing

MARCH 19, 2023

AB 1630 would streamline private student housing developments

Amid a statewide student housing crisis, California assemblymember Eduardo Garcia introduced AB 1630, which would streamline private student housing developments within 1,000 feet of California college campuses.

Housing

MARCH 17, 2023

State appeal ruling on Berkeley rent control draws celebration, criticism

A state appeals court ruled Monday that Berkeley will be able to subject a property which the owner had bought in order to repair into new housing to rent control, as first reported by the SF Chronicle.

Housing

MARCH 17, 2023

State appeal ruling on Berkeley rent control draws celebration, criticism

Housing

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Court blocks People’s Park housing plans, prompting calls for CEQA reform

An appellate court ruled Friday that UC Berkeley may not proceed with plans to build student and low-income housing at People’s Park, prompting calls from local and state officials to reform the California Environmental Quality Act, or CEQA, at the heart of the lawsuit.

Housing

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Court blocks People’s Park housing plans, prompting calls for CEQA reform

Housing

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Developer to build 280 units of student housing by 2026

A developer plans to build some 280 units of student housing in Berkeley beginning in 2024 — fielding support from some and criticism from others who believe that the planned units are not affordable enough.

Housing

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Developer to build 280 units of student housing by 2026

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Housing

MARCH 19, 2023

AB 1630 would streamline private student housing developments

Housing

MARCH 19, 2023

AB 1630 would streamline private student housing developments

Housing

MARCH 17, 2023

State appeal ruling on Berkeley rent control draws celebration, criticism

Housing

MARCH 17, 2023

State appeal ruling on Berkeley rent control draws celebration, criticism

Housing

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Court blocks People’s Park housing plans, prompting calls for CEQA reform

Housing

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Court blocks People’s Park housing plans, prompting calls for CEQA reform

Housing

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Developer to build 280 units of student housing by 2026

Housing

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Developer to build 280 units of student housing by 2026

Housing

NOVEMBER 07, 2022

Gov. Gavin Newsom announces plans to address homelessness

On Nov. 3, California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced he will bring together local leaders in mid-November to review the state’s current approach to homelessness and identify new strategies to mitigate California’s growing unhoused population.

Housing

NOVEMBER 07, 2022

Gov. Gavin Newsom announces plans to address homelessness

Housing

NOVEMBER 01, 2022

‘A second chance’: Largest affordable housing development in Berkeley history opens

Community members came together to celebrate the grand opening of Berkeley Way Apartments and the Hope Center — the largest affordable housing development for low-income and unhoused people in Berkeley’s history.

Housing

NOVEMBER 01, 2022

‘A second chance’: Largest affordable housing development in Berkeley history opens

Housing

OCTOBER 03, 2022

Gov. Newsom signs 'turning point' housing package to streamline projects, protect workers

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a pair of housing bills Friday to override local zoning codes to allow for more housing and provide labor protections for construction workers.

Housing

OCTOBER 03, 2022

Gov. Newsom signs 'turning point' housing package to streamline projects, protect workers

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a pair of housing bills Friday to override local zoning codes to allow for more housing and provide labor protections for construction workers.

Housing

OCTOBER 02, 2022

Evictions stopped on Solano Avenue after land trust buys building

Berkeley community members celebrated the conversion of a building on Solano Avenue into affordable housing Wednesday after a thwarted attempt to evict the building’s residents under the Ellis Act.

Housing

OCTOBER 02, 2022

Evictions stopped on Solano Avenue after land trust buys building

Berkeley community members celebrated the conversion of a building on Solano Avenue into affordable housing Wednesday after a thwarted attempt to evict the building’s residents under the Ellis Act.

Housing

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Local church, land trust partners with Berkeley to build affordable housing

Community members gathered on Wednesday for a ceremony to celebrate the completed renovation of an affordable housing cooperative at 1638 Stuart St. in Berkeley.

Housing

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Local church, land trust partners with Berkeley to build affordable housing

Community members gathered on Wednesday for a ceremony to celebrate the completed renovation of an affordable housing cooperative at 1638 Stuart St. in Berkeley.

Housing

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

20K Berkeley residents apply for only 2K Section 8 housing vouchers

The Housing Choice Voucher Program, or Section 8, is the largest affordable housing program in the United States to date, but this year, only 2,000 Section 8 vouchers will be granted to residents in Berkeley even though over 20,000 residents applied.

Housing

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

20K Berkeley residents apply for only 2K Section 8 housing vouchers

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MARCH 19, 2023

AB 1630 would streamline private student housing developments

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MARCH 17, 2023

State appeal ruling on Berkeley rent control draws celebration, criticism

Housing

MARCH 17, 2023

State appeal ruling on Berkeley rent control draws celebration, criticism

Housing

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Court blocks People’s Park housing plans, prompting calls for CEQA reform

Housing

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Court blocks People’s Park housing plans, prompting calls for CEQA reform

Housing

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Developer to build 280 units of student housing by 2026

Housing

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Developer to build 280 units of student housing by 2026

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Housing

MARCH 19, 2023

AB 1630 would streamline private student housing developments

Housing

MARCH 19, 2023

AB 1630 would streamline private student housing developments

Housing

MARCH 17, 2023

State appeal ruling on Berkeley rent control draws celebration, criticism

Housing

MARCH 17, 2023

State appeal ruling on Berkeley rent control draws celebration, criticism

Housing

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Court blocks People’s Park housing plans, prompting calls for CEQA reform

Housing

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Court blocks People’s Park housing plans, prompting calls for CEQA reform

Housing

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Developer to build 280 units of student housing by 2026

Housing

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Developer to build 280 units of student housing by 2026

Housing

NOVEMBER 07, 2022

Gov. Gavin Newsom announces plans to address homelessness

Housing

NOVEMBER 07, 2022

Gov. Gavin Newsom announces plans to address homelessness

Housing

NOVEMBER 01, 2022

‘A second chance’: Largest affordable housing development in Berkeley history opens

Housing

NOVEMBER 01, 2022

‘A second chance’: Largest affordable housing development in Berkeley history opens

Housing

OCTOBER 03, 2022

Gov. Newsom signs 'turning point' housing package to streamline projects, protect workers

Housing

OCTOBER 03, 2022

Gov. Newsom signs 'turning point' housing package to streamline projects, protect workers

Housing

OCTOBER 02, 2022

Evictions stopped on Solano Avenue after land trust buys building

Housing

OCTOBER 02, 2022

Evictions stopped on Solano Avenue after land trust buys building

Housing

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Local church, land trust partners with Berkeley to build affordable housing

Housing

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Local church, land trust partners with Berkeley to build affordable housing