This plan represents an effort on the part of the neighborhood residents and the City to address the specific economic, urban design, housing, and transportation issues presented inside. It complements the objectives of the Berkeley 1977 Master Plan, the 1998 General Plan update, and the 1990 South Berkeley Area Plan. The plan does not propose to make any changes to area's zoning regulations, but…
Creating a Resilient Berkeley A city's resilience is defined by the ability of the community to survive, adapt and thrive no matter what acute shock or chronic challenge it experiences. Advancing Berkeley's resilience requires working together to identify solutions that have multiple benefits and address multiple challenges at once. Berkeley's Resilience StrategyOn April 1,…
The City of Berkeley has adopted the Watershed Management Plan (WMP). This plan is intended to guide City efforts to establish a healthier balance between the urban environment and natural ecosystems. The WMP builds on existing City activities by recommending policies and programs to meet the goals of: water quality protection, urban flooding reduction, natural waterways and habitat…
VISION ZERO COORDINATING COMMITTEEThe Vision Zero Coordinating Committee is an ad-hoc group of City of Berkeley and other public agency staff and members of the public who come together to advise the City of Berkeley on the implementation of the Vision Zero Action Plan. VISION ZERO FOCUSES ON ELIMINATING FATAL AND SEVERE TRAFFIC CRASHESThe Vision Zero program aims to eliminate fatal and…
The Downtown Area Project was an effort among the City, business owners, residents, and community organizations to ensure that Downtown retains its vibrant character and historic resources while accommodating future residential growth within a pedestrian-friendly and transit-oriented district. The 2012 Downtown Area Plan (DAP) serves as the specific guiding document for future development for…
In November 2023, the City Council adopted zoning and General Plan changes within the Southside Plan Area and amendments to the Southside Plan. In general, these amendments revised development standards to permit larger and higher-density development in the Southside Plan Area. These zoning changes are reflected in the current Berkeley Municipal Code. Detailed discussion of the…
This plan aims at reinforcing the dynamic mix of industrial, office, arts and crafts, residential, retail and institutional activities in this vital district of the city. The document is the result of a unique planning process initiated by an informal committee sponsored by the Planning Commission, consisting of artists, laborers, residents, environmentalists, manufacturers, retailers, church…
The Pools Task Force completed the Berkeley Citywide Pools Master Plan in 2009 with assistance from City of Berkeley and Berkeley Unified School District staff as well as architectural and pool experts. The Master Plan addresses citywide needs and interests related to pools and aquatic programs. Renovating existing pools, constructing a new Warm Water Pool, and identifying options for new swim…
The HUB is a new Downtown Berkeley sustainable mixed‐use housing community with ground‐floor retail and restaurants, in an elegant building that builds on the character and history of Berkeley’s transit‐oriented downtown. The project site is in an important location that links Downtown Berkeley and the BART Station with the UC Berkeley campus. With the most pedestrian foot traffic in the East Bay…