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Ashby BART East Lot affordable housing development

Berkeley

Summary

After nearly nine years of community process, Berkeley chose a developer for a 100% affordable project on the Ashby BART East Lot — 341 bedrooms, 12 ownership townhomes, and a 25% set-aside for people with disabilities. It's framed as a partial repair of the displacement Black South Berkeley families suffered when BART was built.

At a glance

Total mentions
3
Last 30 days
3

Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 27, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

$1 million reserved now, with about $8 million in Measure O and housing trust funds earmarked overall.

✅Who benefits

South Berkeley residents displaced by BART construction, low-income households, and residents with disabilities seeking affordable housing.

Mentions & discussions (1)

MeetingOct 27, 2026approved

City Council (Regular) - Oct 27, 2026

After nearly nine years of community process, Berkeley chose a developer for a 100% affordable project on the Ashby BART East Lot — 341 bedrooms, 12 ownership townhomes, and a 25% set-aside for people with disabilities. It's framed as a partial repair of the displacement Black South Berkeley families suffered when BART was built.

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Ashby BART East Lot Transit-Oriented Development

Adds deeply needed 100% affordable housing and rare affordable ownership opportunities in South Berkeley, with a reparative framework honoring the community displaced by BART construction.

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