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Rashi Kesarwani

A housing construction site in downtown Berkeley
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The state rejected Berkeley’s housing plans. What happens next?

Avatar photo by Nico Savidge Feb. 01, 2023, 4:40 p.m.February 2, 2023

The city has now missed a key deadline to have its housing plan approved. But there is disagreement over what that means.

The exterior of a five-story condo building in West Berkeley, with a sign advertising units for sale.
Posted inCity

Why doesn’t Berkeley have more condos?

Avatar photo by Nico Savidge Jan. 23, 2023, 9:30 a.m.January 23, 2023

Officials hope building more will make it easier for first-time buyers and those looking to downsize.

People walk at the intersection of Solano and Colusa avenues in North Berkeley
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Berkeley approves housing plan, with pledge to upzone wealthy neighborhoods

Avatar photo by Nico Savidge Jan. 19, 2023, 4:39 p.m.February 5, 2023

College, Solano and North Shattuck would be zoned for greater density under the eight-year housing plan adopted by the Berkeley City Council.

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Here’s where the next round of ‘smart kiosks’ could go in Berkeley

Avatar photo by Nico Savidge Dec. 15, 2022, 3:17 p.m.December 16, 2022

Supporters say the devices help people navigate popular Berkeley neighborhoods, while critics say bringing ads into public spaces isn’t worth the revenue the city gains.

A western block of Hopkins Street, a two-lane road.
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Advocates push to extend planned Hopkins bike lanes, sparking another fierce debate

Avatar photo by Nico Savidge Dec. 14, 2022, 3:22 p.m.December 14, 2022

The new bike track could extend as far west as Kains Avenue, at the expense of more than 100 parking spaces.

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Rashi Kesarwani declares victory in District 1

Avatar photo by Nico Savidge Nov. 18, 2022, 9:00 p.m.November 19, 2022

Kesarwani had 53% of the ranked-choice votes to defeat challengers Elisa Mikiten and Tamar Michai Freeman.

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Election update: Rashi Kesarwani grows lead in close District 1 race, Humbert declares victory

Avatar photo by Nico Savidge Nov. 16, 2022, 5:37 p.m.December 20, 2022

The $650 million infrastructure bond Measure L remains well short of passage.

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Election 2022: Rashi Kesarwani, Elisa Mikiten lead fundraising for City Council

Avatar photo by Nico Savidge Nov. 02, 2022, 3:48 p.m.November 3, 2022

Construction unions and housing groups push campaign to pass Measure L over $300,000.

A jogger stride past the parking lot of the North Berkeley BART station
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City Council races test Berkeley’s new direction on housing

Avatar photo by Nico Savidge Oct. 30, 2022, 7:00 a.m.November 2, 2022

Berkeley leaders have embraced taller, denser development as a step to resolve the housing crisis. Some advocates see signs of a backlash brewing among voters.

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BART housing looms large in race for Berkeley City Council District 1

Avatar photo by Nico Savidge Sept. 26, 2022, 10:42 a.m.October 17, 2022

Planning Commission chair Elisa Mikiten and holistic health advocate Tamar Michai Freeman are challenging incumbent Rashi Kesarwani for the Northwest Berkeley seat.

Berkeley City Council District 1 candidate photos
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Election 2022: District 1 candidates answer Berkeleyside questions

Avatar photo by Berkeleyside staff Sept. 26, 2022, 10:40 a.m.October 17, 2022

Meet your District 1 City Council candidates in Berkeley’s November 2022 election.

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What Berkeley’s push to end single-family zoning could mean for your neighborhood

Avatar photo by Nico Savidge Sept. 22, 2022, 4:43 p.m.September 23, 2022

A proposed rewrite of the zoning code would speed up the approval process for small apartments throughout Berkeley. Plus: Bigger buildings could be allowed in Southside.

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