The Berkeley City Council overturned landmark status for an 1886 Victorian and a 1902 brick building, both facing redevelopment proposals. The council deemed neither structure eligible for designation, despite local preservationists' efforts. Developer Qian Wang plans to demolish the Durant Avenue home and adjacent buildings to construct a 20-story, 169-unit apartment complex. The Austin Group proposed an eight-story building at Kittredge Street. Preservationists argued that the Durant property was historically significant to the neighborhood, constituting a point of tension between development and preservation in Berkeley.
The Berkeley City Council has overturned an attempt by the Landmarks Preservation Commission to grant landmark status to an 1886 Victorian and a 1902 Georgian Revival building.
Council members determined that neither of the historic buildings was worthy of landmark designation amidst proposals for redevelopment projects.
Developer Qian Wang plans to demolish the Victorian home and adjacent structures to construct a 20-story apartment building, prompting backlash from preservationists.
The Berkeley Architectural Heritage Association aimed to secure landmark status for the buildings, highlighting their historical importance to the neighborhood's character and development.
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