Waterfront Specific Plan

Type: Other Infrastructure

Status: Planning

Project Location

Berkeley Waterfront (Public Tidelands Area): includes all City property west of Eastshore State Park (East Bay Regional Park District property)

WHAT'S HAPPENING

This four-year planning project (see timeline below) will provide a path for achieving a financially self-sustainable, publicly owned marina that preserves and enhances infrastructure to support current and future community needs, while adapting to climate change and promoting environmental stewardship. The Waterfront Specific Plan (WSP) will designate areas for commercial redevelopment and recreation opportunities and provide design guidelines for future projects. This is a joint project by Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Department, the Planning Department and the City Attorney's office.

The public process for this project will involve a series of small focus group meetings, large community meetings, and City Council discussions. The Waterfront Specific Plan is anticipated to be completed in 2024, including an Environmental Impact Report (EIR).

This “Waterfront Specific Plan” refers to the City of Berkeley Public Tidelands Area Project, different from the 1986 version of a similar title that refers to private tidelands (now EBRPD Property). Also, please note that no development is being considered at Cesar Chavez Park in the Specific Plan process.

What's next

Community meetings will be held on May 1, 2023 (Nature and Recreation) and May 3, 2023 (Commercial Redevelopment and Parking) to discuss design guidelines. Please see links on “Upcoming Events” section below. If you are not able to attend these community meetings, comments are always welcome via email at bmasp@cityofberkeley.info.

Waterfront Specific Plan Timeline