BART has publicized another online open house for the Berkeley – El Cerrito corridor access study project. You can access the open house here until January 8. The online open house contains a survey which we encourage you to fill out. The survey references a draft version of the access study, which is a 146Continue reading “Action: Final corridor access study survey is live until 1/8!”
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Reminder to vote! Our guide to the El Cerrito City Council race
Plaza for the People asked several questions to the candidates running for El Cerrito City Council, and all three candidates gave us thoughtful responses. Please see the complete candidate responses, as well as links to additional candidate forums and resources here. Please remember to vote by November 8!
El Cerrito City Council candidates in their own words: El Cerrito Plaza TOD
In this November’s election, El Cerrito has 3 candidates running for 2 seats on the City Council. Plaza for the People sent 6 questions to the candidates, and they all took the time to respond. We appreciate the time they spent on their thoughtful responses. This election season, it turns out many differerent community groupsContinue reading “El Cerrito City Council candidates in their own words: El Cerrito Plaza TOD”
REMINDER: 9/7 Public Meeting, Project Feedback Survey
The City of El Cerrito is hosting a joint meeting of the Planning Commission and Design Review Board on September 7 at 7:30pm, with the Plaza TOD being the sole agenda item. Please attend and make your voice heard during public comment. Zoom link: Click Here Meeting packet: Click Here Our detailed thoughts and feedbackContinue reading “REMINDER: 9/7 Public Meeting, Project Feedback Survey”
ACTION: Make your voice heard regarding latest project plans
INTRODUCTION The El Cerrito Plaza Bart’s selected development team shared their updated vision for transforming surface parking lots into housing and public spaces in July 2022. We encourage you to view the latest plans here. The development team also has a survey online where you can give feedback for each page in their plan documents. Continue reading “ACTION: Make your voice heard regarding latest project plans”
Action: In person open house 7/20 4-6:30pm @ Plaza BART
BART recently announced that an open house will be taking place at the Plaza BART station in between Central Ave and the north turnstiles. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, July 20, between 4:00 – 6:30pm. According to BART, the development team will be presenting their latest design concepts for the site. Additionally, staff willContinue reading “Action: In person open house 7/20 4-6:30pm @ Plaza BART”
30 Second Action: Sign our petition
Please sign our petition and spread the word! Below is why this action is important: We have a once in a generation opportunity to transform the El Cerrito Plaza BART station into a vibrant gathering hub with mixed-income housing, shops, restaurants, and public spaces. A thoughtful plan will enhance and serve the existing neighborhood residentsContinue reading “30 Second Action: Sign our petition”
Action Opportunity: Corridor Access Study
BART recently publicized some new public input opportunities related to the Berkeley – El Cerrito corridor access study project. There are some Zoom office hours, as well as a new survey in an “online open house”. Plaza for the People is still trying to assess what has been proposed, as the online open house websiteContinue reading “Action Opportunity: Corridor Access Study”
Reminder: Community Meeting Tuesday 5/25 6-7:30pm
The next public event planned for El Cerrito Plaza BART project project is THIS TUESDAY, May 25, from 6-7:30pm. Zoom link for the event is here. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the project and the teams that will be working on it. There will also be opportunity to hear from theContinue reading “Reminder: Community Meeting Tuesday 5/25 6-7:30pm”
ACTION: Attend May 25 Community Meeting
Thanks to everyone who attended, wrote, or spoke at the El Cerrito City Council meeting this week. For those who missed it, you can see the video of the meeting here (you can use the event bookmarks to jump to the relevant section of the video). The next public event planned for this project isContinue reading “ACTION: Attend May 25 Community Meeting”
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