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John Selawsky

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12-story complex approved on Berkeley Way; vacuum shop to stay downtown

Avatar photo by Emilie Raguso July 01, 2019, 11:51 a.m.August 4, 2022

A 12-story, 156-unit project downtown won praise and nearly unanimous approval Thursday from the city’s zoning board. Speakers called it a home run for union labor and the “gold standard” for development.

Posted inHousing & Development

Berkeley zoning board to 12-story developer: ‘Funk this thing up’

Avatar photo by Emilie Raguso Nov. 15, 2018, 4:51 p.m.October 4, 2022

Zoning board members got their first chance to weigh in on plans for a new 12-story building proposed on Shattuck at Berkeley Way. Their advice? Have some fun with the design so it reflects more of Berkeley’s quirkiness.

Posted inHousing & Development

2701 Shattuck approved after late-night tweaks by Berkeley zoning board

Avatar photo by Emilie Raguso Nov. 09, 2018, 4:55 p.m.August 4, 2022

Zoning board commissioners somewhat regretfully approved a new five-story building in South Berkeley on Thursday, noting that state law largely tied their hands as far as changes they could make to the project.

Posted inHousing & Development

274 new units approved over downtown Berkeley Walgreens

Avatar photo by Emilie Raguso Oct. 26, 2018, 3:08 p.m.August 4, 2022

Thursday night, Berkeley’s zoning board approved an 18-story mixed-use building at the downtown Walgreens site, set to bring 274 new apartments to the city.

Posted inHousing & Development

Berkeley zoning board says latest 2701 Shattuck proposal is ‘still excessive’

Avatar photo by Emilie Raguso July 30, 2018, 4:55 p.m.August 4, 2022

A proposal for a five-story, 57-unit building in South Berkeley has come back in its latest iteration after a failed attempt in 2013 to get city approval.

3000 Shattuck. Image: Devi Dutta Architecture
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Could third review be the charm for this South Berkeley co-living project?

Avatar photo by Kate Darby Rauch June 26, 2018, 9:00 a.m.October 4, 2022

Like other large development proposals in Berkeley, this unusual dorm-like co-living project is testing opinions on what’s needed to best solve the city’s housing crisis.

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Library elevates deputy director; delays selection of permanent head

Avatar photo by Frances Dinkelspiel Sept. 07, 2017, 12:15 p.m.August 4, 2022

Library directors want to bring in an independent consultant to examine why the institution has been so troubled recently, including having three directors in just a few years.

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Berkeley library director unexpectedly resigns after months of political turmoil

Avatar photo by Frances Dinkelspiel Aug. 28, 2017, 7:02 p.m.October 4, 2022

Neither Heidi Dolamore nor the library board would talk about why she is leaving.

Posted inHousing & Development

Berkeley sees an increase in ‘owner move-in’ evictions by landlords

by Jim Emerson May 25, 2017, 12:30 p.m.October 4, 2022

The Rent Stabilization Board says the number of owner move-in eviction notices more than doubled between July 2013 and June 2016, compared to July 2010 to June 2013.

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Council appoints John Selawsky, despite library board objections

Avatar photo by Frances Dinkelspiel May 17, 2017, 2:00 p.m.August 4, 2022

Council decided Selawsky’s experience is what is needed now for the board, even though it meant rejecting the lawyer nominated by the BOLT.

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Prominent tenants’ rights activist appointed to Berkeley Rent Board

Avatar photo by Frances Dinkelspiel May 16, 2017, 2:00 p.m.August 4, 2022

Marìa Poblet will serve out the rest of former Commissioner Katherine Harr’s term, until Nov. 20, 2018.

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Berkeley mayor proposes to sidestep appointment process for library board

Avatar photo by Frances Dinkelspiel May 15, 2017, 2:00 p.m.October 4, 2022

Jesse Arreguín is suggesting appointing a political colleague to the Board of Library Trustees rather than the lawyer whom the board has nominated.

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