Where in Berkeley are Redevelopment areas located and what Redevelopment activities are being undertaken?
Berkeley has two redevelopment areas: Savo Island and West Berkeley Project Areas. The redevelopment activity at Savo Island is complete and resulted in construction financing for affordable housing along Adeline Street. The West Berkeley Project Area is in the final planning stages and includes approximately $5,000,000 in public improvement projects, such as partial funding of the I-80 pedestrian and bicycle overcrossing; streetscape improvements consisting of new lighting, sidewalks, pedestrian crossings, bike lanes, and street trees; a new multi-modal transit plaza to accommodate bike and pedestrian links between commercial and employment areas, a train station upgrade, and accommodations for busses and parking; a new pedestrian and bicycle link to Aquatic Park; parking improvements on public streets, and public art.
