Berkeley eyeing a big ballot measure in 2022 for streets, affordable housing
Mayor Jesse Arreguín and others are making the case for a new measure raising hundreds of millions of dollars for infrastructure and housing.
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Berkeley to put $67M towards affordable housing projects
The projects include affordable housing on church properties in South Berkeley and the Homekey hotel in Northwest Berkeley.
The Golden Bear Hotel could become permanent housing for homeless residents
If approved, the hotel will be converted into 44 permanent affordable housing units for residents.
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