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Berkeley’s population is rebounding faster than almost any other Bay Area city

Avatar photo by Ally Markovich May 31, 2023, 3:57 p.m.June 4, 2023

Thanks to the return of Cal students and growing university enrollment, Berkeley’s population is recovering but it’s still below pre-pandemic levels.

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After decades of homelessness, he had finally secured an apartment in Berkeley. Now, he’s being evicted

by Kori Suzuki May 31, 2023, 3:30 p.m.June 5, 2023

Maceo Clardy’s experience shows the trials of getting and staying housed.

Close up of three side-by-side houses. They're modest Victorians that are a bit rundown.
Posted inHousing & Development

Evictions cases are rising fast after end of Alameda County moratorium

Avatar photo by Natalie Orenstein May 25, 2023, 3:06 p.m.May 28, 2023

Oakland’s moratorium is still in place but ends in July. Berkeley’s expires Aug. 31.

Three people in and out of a van
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‘Street Spirit’ newspaper to cease publication after losing funding

Avatar photo by Nico Savidge May 23, 2023, 9:10 a.m.May 23, 2023

The editor of the newspaper that has chronicled homeless issues since 1995 hopes to restart Street Spirit. Its June issue will be the last until a new funder is found.

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State Supreme Court agrees to hear case for building housing on People’s Park

Avatar photo by Ally Markovich May 19, 2023, 3:50 p.m.May 20, 2023

The court will review a lower court’s decision blocking UC Berkeley from building housing on the historic park.

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Berkeley’s eviction moratorium is ending. Here’s what you need to know

Avatar photo by Supriya Yelimeli May 10, 2023, 3:42 p.m.May 10, 2023

The city’s eviction moratorium is expiring in stages, and a handful of evictions were allowed to move forward on May 1.

The Bancroft Hotel, a three-story Craftsman-style yellow building with green trim, looks out onto Bancroft Avenue under a cloudy sky.
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Bancroft Hotel could become housing, with promise of ‘light touch’ renovation

Avatar photo by Nico Savidge May 04, 2023, 12:49 p.m.May 5, 2023

The owner wants to convert the hotel near UC Berkeley into apartments, and build more housing on the parking lot next door.

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.

A rendering of 2403-07 San Pablo Avenue, the site of future Moshav Berkeley co-housing.
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With permit in hand, West Berkeley co-housing seeking residents

Avatar photo by Supriya Yelimeli April 24, 2023, 4:30 p.m.April 27, 2023

The group hopes the co-housing model can be a “force for good” in the West Berkeley neighborhood.

7-story co-op housing could rise in South Berkeley, but tenants hope history is honored
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7-story co-op housing could rise in South Berkeley, but tenants hope history is honored

Avatar photo by Supriya Yelimeli April 13, 2023, 12:15 p.m.April 20, 2023

The space at 3120 Shattuck Ave. includes the Homeless Action Center, Long Haul Infoshop and numerous community organizations that use its common areas.

Berkeley wants to turn the University Inn into permanent housing
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Berkeley wants to turn the University Inn into permanent housing

Avatar photo by Supriya Yelimeli April 12, 2023, 11:05 a.m.April 20, 2023

About 34% of people who stayed at the hotel over the last year were placed into permanent housing. Many are waiting for housing offers.

2190 Shattuck Ave. rendering
Posted inHousing & Development

First of Downtown Berkeley high-rise apartments approved

Avatar photo by Supriya Yelimeli March 31, 2023, 4:30 p.m.April 3, 2023

It’s one of four buildings changing the Berkeley skyline under the Downtown Area Plan approved 10 years ago.

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