Civic Center Vision Plan

The Civic Center Vision Plan sets out a shared vision and preferred design concept for the the Civic Center Area at the heart of Berkeley’s community. The vision and design concept incorporate extensive input from community members, City commissions, and City Council.

The Civic Center Design Concept Plan (adopted July 2023) illustrates design ideas created through ongoing engagement with the Berkeley community. The Design Concept reflects the shared goals captured in the vision statement from Phase I of the plan.

The Vision for Berkeley’s Civic Center (adopted September 2020) was created collaboratively with the community and stakeholders during the first phase of the plan. The adopted vision statement brings together shared goals and values:

Civic Center will be the heart of Berkeley’s community. Civic Center will be the prime space for civic life, culture, and the arts. It will reflect the city’s diverse identities, celebrate its history, and contribute to shaping its future. A place of shared resources and a platform for free expression accessible to all, Civic Center aims to manifest the city’s values, advance social justice, and demonstrate the power of true public space.

We continue to welcome input from people regarding the future of Berkeley’s Civic Center. Email civiccenter@berkeleyca.gov to receive project updates and learn about upcoming opportunities to get involved. 

In future phases, this project will develop detailed architectural drawings, prepare permit applications, and solicit bids for construction contracts.