The new proposal could result in hundreds of housing units on the Ashby BART parking lot, narrower tree-lined streets, and new intersections. Learn more at a community meeting tonight.
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Berkeley homeowner caught in costly code violation spiral
Berkeley cited 1911 Harmon St. for code violations. When they were not corrected, the court appointed a receiver to make the repairs, which cost $600,000. The original owner has to come up with a repayment plan.
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What is the state of ‘black Berkeley?’ a gathering of community activists ponders
About 50 people gathered in South Berkeley to talk about racial discrimination in housing, jobs, schools, and the community.
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Elisa Cooper: A gifted intellectual and a Berkeley activist
Elisa was not only very smart and hard-working, but she cared passionately about local politics and the advancement of women.
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Homeless camp to city of Berkeley: We want a bathroom
About 100 South Berkeley residents showed up to a town hall organized by Councilman Ben Bartlett to discuss a homeless activist encampment and its demands for a portable bathroom.
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Elisa Cooper: ‘A fierce advocate for equity and justice’
A South Berkeley activist who fought doggedly for social justice died unexpectedly in her home last week, family and friends report. Elisa Cooper was just 47.
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Plans for Berkeley’s Adeline Corridor begin to take shape
Realigned intersections, relocated roadways, new bicycle lanes and affordable housing on public lots are among preliminary ideas city planners have floated for the Adeline Corridor project.
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Berkeley breaks ground on affordable housing project
A rendering of the new affordable homes that will be built in South Berkeley, as they will look from Harper Street. Image: courtesy Satellite Affordable Housing Associates A rendering of the new affordable homes that will be built in South Berkeley, as they will look from Harper Street. Image: courtesy Satellite Affordable Housing Associates On Tuesday, Berkeley broke ground […]
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Adeline report highlights desire for affordable housing
Neighbors presented their vision for the Adeline Corridor on Saturday while city consultants acted as scribes. Photo: Natalie Orenstein The city of Berkeley unveiled its preliminary existing conditions report for the Adeline Corridor planning project at a packed community meeting Saturday, Aug. 29. The presentation was the culmination of five months spent gathering community input on […]
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Friends of Adeline: ‘Our future shall be determined by us’
Community members discussed concerns related to the city’s Adeline Corridor revitalization plan during the third Friends of Adeline community forum, which took place at the Black Repertory Group’s theater Saturday. Photo: Emily Dugdale Community members discussed concerns related to the city’s Adeline Corridor revitalization plan during the third Friends of Adeline community forum, which took […]
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Neighbors outline demands for Adeline Corridor grant
About 100 South Berkeley residents gathered Saturday to discuss community demands for a plan to revitalize the area. Photo: Natalie Orenstein About 100 neighbors gathered Saturday morning at the South Berkeley Community Church to work on a document outlining their hopes for the city’s revitalization of the Adeline Corridor. It was the second meeting of […]
