2023
"UC Berkeley Vision: A 486,000 SF ‘Innovation Zone’ in Downtown Berkeley"
The University of California, Berkeley, has unveiled an ambitious plan to establish an “innovation zone” in downtown Berkeley, further solidifying its reputation as a leading hub for scientific research and development in its hometown.
...More"Cal plans to build ‘innovation zone’ with 2 big lab buildings in downtown Berkeley"
Four UC-owned buildings, including two city landmarks, would be knocked down to make way for the research complex.
...More"Homes for the Homeless: Modern Solutions For America’s Rising Crisis"
San Francisco firm Panoramic Interests designed a self-contained, stackable tiny apartment. Its MicroPAD modular homes boast a total floor space of just 160 square feet, including a kitchenette, sleeping area and bathroom. The popular solution now includes 15 projects and more than 1,000 housing units.
...More"Affordable things to do in Berkeley any day of the week"
From farmers markets to trivia nights, we put together a roundup of events and activities held regularly in Berkeley.
...More"‘People are happier in a walkable neighborhood’: the US community that banned cars"
A new housing development outside Phoenix is looking towards European cities for inspiration and shutting out the cars. So far residents love it
...More"1,032 apartments approved next to West Oakland BART in doubt after foreclosure"
An ambitious plan to turn a parking lot next to the West Oakland BART station into 1,032 apartments is on life support after its developer lost the property to foreclosure last week.
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"Unlocked: The past and future of the city"
American cities have taken it on the chin over the past few years.
The Covid-19 pandemic and associated business restrictions have disproportionately affected the distinctive amenities of urban life
...More"Groundbreaking for Affordable Housing in North Berkeley"
Construction has officially started on 39 affordable homes with a groundbreaking ceremony at 1367 University Avenue in North Berkeley, Alameda County. The project will create housing for formerly homeless individuals, giving access to amenities, on-site services, and close access to the North Berkeley BART Station. San Francisco-based Panoramic Interests is the developer …
...More"Downtown Berkeley’s pandemic recovery is uneven, but far from a ‘doom loop’"
Here’s why downtown Berkeley is faring better than other cities.
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