Please join us in person for a member-led workshop to discuss how Berkeley public sidewalks and streetscapes relate to new denser and pedestrian oriented buildings.  

The workshop will begin with a short slideshow on design standards (generic and Berkeley’s), best practices elsewhere, and built design in Berkeley.  The goal is to combine our previous discussions on downtown development, new development on College, north Shattuck and Solano Avenues, and the campus expansion and fusing into the urban fabric, with thoughts and perspectives on “sweating the small stuff” – sidewalk widths, bike lanes, street furniture, wayfinding and all the other items that create a comfortable and welcoming environment that supports commerce and social interaction.

Location: AIA East Bay Conference Room, Brower Center, 2150 Allston Way #310, Berkeley, CA 94709.

Many thanks to AIA East Bay for hosting this event!

Presenter: Scott Ferris, Parks and Waterfront Director, City of Berkeley.

Please join us in person for a BDA twofer:  A discussion of the Berkeley waterfront, marina status, the proposed ferry terminal at the old pier and the new opportunity to turn the racetrack into an extension of the current waterfront park. Scott Ferris will make this presentation at 12:30pm and take questions afterwards.

Preceding this discussion, starting at 12:00pm, BDA officers will introduce the new Steering Committee and initiate a member discussion for about 25 minutes on members’ thoughts on direction, organization priorities and any other member considerations.  We will tentatively organize this discussion as follows:

• BDA History and Mission

• Major Activities

• Refocus in New Project Approval Era

• ByLaw Updates

• Membership

Location: AIA East Bay Conference Room, Brower Center, 2150 Allston Way #310, Berkeley, CA 94709.

Many thanks to AIA East Bay for hosting this event!