City of Berkeley Approves Deal With BART for New Housing Development at Ashby Station
Briefly

The Berkeley City Council voted overwhelmingly to approve a long-delayed project allowing BART to build hundreds of new housing units on the Ashby Station parking lot.
BART's agreement to develop 50% of the first 602 units as below-market-rate aims for an overall affordability goal of 35% across the developments.
The council's 8-0 vote facilitates a significant step towards realizing much-needed housing in Berkeley, which targets a mandate for 9,000 new units by 2031.
A separate development will occur at the east parking lot, while provisions for the flea market's relocation and community retail space signify a balance between development and community needs.
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