BERKELEY'S NEWS • MARCH 26, 2023
People’s Park Historic District Advocacy Group
Housing Issue 2023
MARCH 02, 2023
CEQA Explained: How one statute is at the center of the battle over People’s Park
The California Environmental Quality Act, or CEQA, has become embroiled in controversy recently, with its latest application wielded to block UC Berkeley’s housing plans for People’s Park.
Housing Issue 2023
MARCH 02, 2023
CEQA Explained: How one statute is at the center of the battle over People’s Park
The California Environmental Quality Act, or CEQA, has become embroiled in controversy recently, with its latest application wielded to block UC Berkeley’s housing plans for People’s Park.
City
DECEMBER 29, 2022
Appeals court releases tentative decision on People’s Park CEQA lawsuit
The First District Court of Appeal released a tentative decision Dec. 22 regarding the lawsuit filed by Make UC a Good Neighbor against the UC Board of Regents’ Environmental Impact Report for long range developments and student housing on People’s Park.
City
DECEMBER 29, 2022
Appeals court releases tentative decision on People’s Park CEQA lawsuit
The First District Court of Appeal released a tentative decision Dec. 22 regarding the lawsuit filed by Make UC a Good Neighbor against the UC Board of Regents’ Environmental Impact Report for long range developments and student housing on People’s Park.
City
AUGUST 18, 2022
Campus, People's Park advocates discuss development in local forum
Campus spokesperson Dan Mogulof discussed the recent People’s Park developments with People's Park Historic District Advocacy Group President Harvey Smith and Berkeleyside housing and homelessness reporter Supriya Yelimeli in a KQED forum Wednesday morning.
City
AUGUST 18, 2022
Campus, People's Park advocates discuss development in local forum
Campus spokesperson Dan Mogulof discussed the recent People’s Park developments with People's Park Historic District Advocacy Group President Harvey Smith and Berkeleyside housing and homelessness reporter Supriya Yelimeli in a KQED forum Wednesday morning.
Campus
AUGUST 17, 2022
'The lungs of the Southside': Activists occupy People’s Park as legal battle continues
Nearly two weeks after an appeals court once again temporarily blocked UC Berkeley’s construction at People’s Park, the familiar sight of tents has appeared amid the felled trees.
Campus
AUGUST 17, 2022
'The lungs of the Southside': Activists occupy People’s Park as legal battle continues
Nearly two weeks after an appeals court once again temporarily blocked UC Berkeley’s construction at People’s Park, the familiar sight of tents has appeared amid the felled trees.
Communities
JULY 08, 2022
‘A river of struggle’: Protestors rally, march to defend People’s Park
Organizers and demonstrators with Berkeley Copwatch and the Defend People’s Park Movement gathered Wednesday for a rally, march and barbeque at People’s Park to protest UC development on the land.
Communities
JULY 08, 2022
‘A river of struggle’: Protestors rally, march to defend People’s Park
Organizers and demonstrators with Berkeley Copwatch and the Defend People’s Park Movement gathered Wednesday for a rally, march and barbeque at People’s Park to protest UC development on the land.
City
JUNE 01, 2022
People’s Park entered into National Register of Historical Places
Berkeley’s People’s Park has been entered into the National Register of Historic Places for its association with student protests and countercultural activity in the 1960s.
City
JUNE 01, 2022
People’s Park entered into National Register of Historical Places
Berkeley’s People’s Park has been entered into the National Register of Historic Places for its association with student protests and countercultural activity in the 1960s.
Campus
MARCH 09, 2022
Campus, city unveil plan to house People’s Park residents, provide basic needs
Campus administration announced a collaborative effort with the city of Berkeley and local nonprofits to temporarily house People’s Park residents.
Campus
MARCH 09, 2022
Campus, city unveil plan to house People’s Park residents, provide basic needs
Campus administration announced a collaborative effort with the city of Berkeley and local nonprofits to temporarily house People’s Park residents.
Campus
FEBRUARY 10, 2022
Community members allege unlawful agreement between campus, city
Make UC a Good Neighbor, People’s Park Historic District Advocacy Group and People’s Park Council filed a petition against UC Berkeley and the City of Berkeley, alleging that both parties failed to hold a public comment session for negotiations about city development plans.
Campus
FEBRUARY 10, 2022
Community members allege unlawful agreement between campus, city
Make UC a Good Neighbor, People’s Park Historic District Advocacy Group and People’s Park Council filed a petition against UC Berkeley and the City of Berkeley, alleging that both parties failed to hold a public comment session for negotiations about city development plans.
Op-Eds
JANUARY 25, 2022
Cal wins Big Game, loses recycling matchup
Loss of affordable housing, historic structures and open space are deeply felt by any community. Change is inevitable, but when sustainable alternatives are unnecessarily ignored, it is especially damaging and wasteful.
Op-Eds
JANUARY 25, 2022
Cal wins Big Game, loses recycling matchup
Loss of affordable housing, historic structures and open space are deeply felt by any community. Change is inevitable, but when sustainable alternatives are unnecessarily ignored, it is especially damaging and wasteful.
Campus
NOVEMBER 14, 2021
‘Keep fighting’: People’s Park Council calls on RCD to pull out of UC development plans
The People’s Park Council held a rally and street fair against UC People’s Park development plans outside Resources for Community Development offices.
Campus
NOVEMBER 14, 2021
‘Keep fighting’: People’s Park Council calls on RCD to pull out of UC development plans
The People’s Park Council held a rally and street fair against UC People’s Park development plans outside Resources for Community Development offices.
