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Commercial development

Two construction workers in hard hats crouch in front of panes of glass, which are leaning against a colorful mural at a downtown Berkeley worksite.
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Berkeley sets new labor standards for big construction projects over developer objections

Avatar photo by Nico Savidge May 03, 2023, 2:56 p.m.May 5, 2023

The City Council approved an ordinance Tuesday requiring contractors to provide apprenticeships and health care coverage for workers on certain projects.

City council meeting attendees with signs
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Berkeley’s gas ban snuffed out by federal court

Avatar photo by Iris Kwok April 19, 2023, 9:30 a.m.April 19, 2023

Amid a national debate on gas stove safety concerns, a federal court has blocked Berkeley’s attempt to restrict their use.

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Berkeley may mandate health coverage for workers on big construction projects

Avatar photo by Nico Savidge Sept. 01, 2022, 4:52 p.m.September 2, 2022

Builders of apartments and other large projects could be required to provide apprenticeships and health care coverage for workers under a new proposal.

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As owners move to sell the California Theatre, fans try to save it

Avatar photo by Nico Savidge April 22, 2022, 1:30 p.m.August 4, 2022

An unidentified prospective buyer has plans to “transform” the 108-year-old California Theatre, one of its owners says.

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$241M life sciences campus takes shape in West Berkeley

Avatar photo by Nico Savidge April 08, 2022, 3:03 p.m.August 4, 2022

Renovations to three buildings on Fifth Street mark the start of a developer’s ambitious plans for a 3-acre project that could host nearly 600 workers.

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‘All aboard for the sword’: Officials voice support for new Berkeley pier design

Avatar photo by Emilie Raguso Dec. 23, 2021, 2:50 p.m.August 4, 2022

“Sometimes it takes something huge to spark a hard or necessary change,” city staff said.

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Berkeley drops plan to charge for side-street parking in Elmwood

Avatar photo by Nico Savidge Dec. 13, 2021, 3:00 p.m.August 4, 2022

The proposal to end free two-hour parking sparked a backlash from residents and businesses.

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Photos: Take a first look inside the hotel that has reshaped Berkeley’s skyline

Avatar photo by Nico Savidge Dec. 12, 2021, 7:00 a.m.August 4, 2022

The new Residence Inn by Marriott, which opens Friday in downtown, is the fourth-tallest building in Berkeley and the city’s biggest in half a century.

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Council approves $33M Bayer development agreement

Avatar photo by Nico Savidge Dec. 01, 2021, 3:47 p.m.August 4, 2022

The deal paves the way for a building boom at the Bayer campus in West Berkeley, which could add 1,000 new jobs.

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No more free parking? City could charge for spots in much of Elmwood, Southside

Avatar photo by Nico Savidge Nov. 30, 2021, 4:45 p.m.August 4, 2022

Berkeley’s solution to the “shuffle” of drivers moving their cars every two hours is getting pushback from some businesses and residents.

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Berkeley ponders paid parking to aid cash-strapped Marina Fund

Avatar photo by Emilie Raguso Nov. 24, 2021, 4:52 p.m.August 4, 2022

One council member called paid parking “a no-brainer” and others said it would align with the city’s climate goals.

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Council seeks $15M state earmark to help revive Berkeley Marina

Avatar photo by Emilie Raguso Oct. 27, 2021, 2:37 p.m.August 9, 2022

The marina has $113 million in unfunded infrastructure needs.

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