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education1 year ago•2 min saved

CA Supreme Court Greenlights UC Berkeley Housing at People's Park

The California Supreme Court has ruled that UC Berkeley can convert the historic People's Park into student housing, ending a lengthy legal battle. The decision follows a new law that exempts housing projects from noise impact studies under the California Environmental Quality Act. The $312 million project will provide housing for 1,100 students and preserve over 60% of the park as open space. The park, a symbol of counterculture and protest since the 1960s, has been a contentious site for development.

via The Associated Press|

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educationlocal-news1 year ago•5 min saved

California Supreme Court Greenlights UC Berkeley Housing at People's Park

The California Supreme Court has ruled in favor of UC Berkeley's plan to build student housing on People’s Park, dismissing a lawsuit from neighborhood groups and activists who argued the project violated environmental regulations and would create excessive noise. The decision, influenced by a new state law AB 1307, allows the university to proceed with constructing 1,100 student beds and 100 supportive beds for formerly homeless residents, addressing a significant housing shortage.

via Berkeleyside|

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politics2 years ago•4 min saved

"Newsom's Bill Sparks Controversy: University Housing Plan Threatens Berkeley's People's Park"

California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a bill into law that streamlines the process for universities to build housing, aiming to address the state's severe housing crisis. The bill, Assembly Bill 1307, was drafted in response to a legal battle between UC Berkeley and local residents over noise concerns related to a proposed housing project. The law changes the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) to exclude noise generated by project occupants as a significant environmental effect. Critics argue that the law will lead to the destruction of Berkeley's People's Park, a historic site of political activism. The passage of the bill comes amidst a statewide housing crisis affecting over 400,000 students across California's university systems.

via Los Angeles Times|

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