Protesters interrupt People’s Park open house

The first of three open houses hosted by UC Berkeley Capital Strategies regarding the proposed housing project at People’s Park was interrupted by protesters opposing the development Feb. 10.
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The first of three open houses hosted by UC Berkeley Capital Strategies regarding the proposed housing project at People’s Park was interrupted by protesters opposing the development Feb. 10.
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UC Berkeley hired an architecture firm and a supportive housing developer to initiate the transformation of People’s Park into a housing complex — which will serve students and homeless community members. The construction is set to begin in two years and will be occupied by 2023, according to campus spokesperson Dan Mogulof.
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Berkeley City Council discussed a proposed business license tax increase for rental properties during a special meeting Tuesday evening.
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Berkeley City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to adopt affordable housing recommendations brought forward by the NAACP and the Housing Advisory Commission.
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