UC Berkeley plans to become bigger, greener and more pedestrian friendly
The university’s new long-range plan includes building 12,000 housing units for a projected larger population.
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Outdoor exercise ban lifted for Cal students amid strict self-quarantine
There have been over 200 COVID-19 cases in the last week alone.
Cal reports 184 COVID-19 cases in 1 week, tells students to quarantine
The number represents 25% of COVID-19 cases at the campus since its first reported case in April 2020.
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Protesters tear down fences at Berkeley rally to save People’s Park
With echoes of People’s Park’s legacy of resistance, protesters reacted Friday to UC Berkeley taking the first steps towards developing the land for student housing.
UC Berkeley tells tenants of 112-year-old rent-controlled building they must leave
Cal said it will offer $54,000 or more to the occupants of 1921 Walnut St. to leave so it can build a 760-bed student housing project there.
UC Berkeley to start drilling for soil samples in People’s Park, the next step in building housing there
Cal plans to construct housing for 1,200 students on one of Berkeley’s most historic sites.
For the students arriving in Berkeley this weekend, Cal move-in was anything but normal
About 2,000 students moved into dorms between Thursday and Sunday, despite all classes being online. They faced COVID testing, self-sequestering and limited socializing, but all were motivated to be here.
With all Cal classes online, many students won’t be returning to Berkeley
Students are choosing to live at home or withdraw for the semester. Some are still deciding. Of those who stay enrolled, only 3,200 will be able to stay in on-campus housing.
UC Berkeley imposes strict guidelines on students living in dorms, including getting tested twice for COVID-19
Students will be assigned to social bubbles and will have to sign a pledge agreeing to wear masks and to social distance.
8 new housing projects approved in Berkeley in 2020
Berkeley’s zoning board has approved eight medium-to-large housing projects around the city in 2020 totalling 560 units. See the roundup.
UC Berkeley is negotiating to buy and potentially tear down 111-year-old rent-controlled building
The four-story apartment complex on Walnut Street sits on land that might become part of a new 850-bed student housing project known as the Gateway.
UC Berkeley hopes to build 16-story housing complex at People’s Park
The building would be part of a complex that could house as many as 1,200 students and 125 community members who need supportive housing. Cal is seeking public comment through April 27.
