Walgreens objects to regulations that would put limits to the distance between large drugstores in Berkeley. Photo: Luke Chan Berkeley City Council last night adopted a first reading of regulations that will limit the number of large drugstores from opening in certain areas of the city. The law, which prohibits the location of drugstores over 5,000 […]
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Potential Walgreens lawsuit brews as Berkeley officials tackle new drugstore ordinance
Berkeley’s new drugstore ordinance could kill a proposal for a large Walgreens on Solano Avenue. Image: Courtesy of Agree Realty Corporation Berkeley’s new drugstore ordinance could kill a proposal for a large Walgreens on Solano Avenue. Image: Courtesy of Agree Realty Corporation The city of Berkeley will have a new tool to halt the proliferation of […]
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Berkeley to consider restricting large drugstores, future of proposed Solano Ave. Walgreens store in the balance
A rendering of the proposed Walgreens on Solano Avenue in Berkeley, a work in progress, and a project may be impacted by a proposed new zoning decision. Image: courtesy Agree Realty Corporation Berkeley is set to consider whether to limit the number of larger drugstores in the city, at least in certain neighborhoods, which may put […]
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Testy response to proposed Walgreens on Solano Avenue
A rendering of the proposed Walgreens on Solano Avenue. Drawing courtesy Charles Kahn Architect A proposed Walgreens on upper Solano Avenue is meeting feisty resistance from neighbors, even before the developer has started the city’s official permit process for the project. About 50 people showed up Thursday, Oct. 24, at an informal public meeting on […]