Berkeley has a chance to undo past inequalities and make it possible for affordable homes to be built all over the city. Let’s finish this process that started 6 years ago with a strong ordinance that will help stop displacement and improve housing affordability.
Get familiar with the middle housing item
Want more reading? Here’s an FAQ from the author of this legislation
Send a unique email to council@berkeleyca.gov and your own councilmember (roster here)
OR send this pre-written letter from East Bay YIMBY
Show up in person on Thursday, June 26 at 6pm (or a little earlier, to make sure you get a seat)
OR Show up on ZOOM (link to come)
Berkeley’s workers and young people need more affordable options for housing. Please do not water down this proposal to make it more palatable for the comfortably-housed.
If there must be a maximum density, make it at least 80 units per acre.
Middle housing was first proposed 6 years ago and there have been 40+ meetings since then; let’s get this done tonight.
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