Corridors Zoning Update: North Shattuck, College, and Solano Avenue

Help shape the community vision for the North Shattuck, College, and Solano Avenues zoning update. Join our mailing list for updates on public outreach efforts, including surveys, workshops, and interviews.

Your participation is crucial in developing a vision for the future of these three corridors: North Shattuck, College, and Solano Avenues.

If you would like to share feedback about the project or have questions, please contact:
corridors@berkeleyca.gov

This initiative seeks to enhance housing capacity and address development barriers. The process will include consideration of regional and city-wide objectives—such as housing accessibility, historical significance, and support for existing businesses—to foster vibrant commercial corridors.

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Project Overview

To advance fair housing and address development barriers, Solano, North Shattuck, and College Avenues have been designated as priority commercial and transit corridors in the Housing Element 2023-31. The Commercial Corridor Zoning Update aims to establish a framework for augmenting housing capacity along these three corridors, with a central focus on fostering equity and inclusion opportunities.

This initiative will additionally set forth clear and objective development standards in compliance with state laws, reassessing the land uses and necessary permits in these areas to promote development along these vital corridors.

After a competitive bidding process, the City selected a consultant team led by Raimi + Associates, with partners experienced in zoning, State housing law, CEQA, and community engagement. The team has completed the Existing Conditions Report and the first community workshop, and continues to meet with stakeholders citywide. In August 2025, we hosted corridor-specific workshops and an open house to gather input on design and land use. On November 6, 2025, the City Council reviewed the draft zoning alternatives and provided direction on next steps.

In 2026, the Planning Commission reviewed updates to the zoning framework, objective design standards, anti-displacement strategies, and revised development standards for the three corridors. The project is currently moving toward final zoning ordinance adoption hearings.

Project Timeline

The planning process began in 2024 and is anticipated to conclude in 2026. Since the initial community workshops and alternatives analysis, the project has advanced through multiple rounds of community engagement, Planning Commission study sessions, and City Council direction.

In 2026, staff prepared draft zoning amendments, objective development standards, and associated policy updates for Planning Commission review and recommendation. Following public hearings and Commission input, the project is anticipated to move to the City Council for final consideration and adoption later in 2026.