Speakers: Dorothy Walker, veteran of several downtown planning processes; John Caner, Downtown Berkeley Association; and Farid Javandel, City of Berkeley Public Works/Transportation Division

Join us in person! After a year of little retail business activity, we will assess the reopening status of downtown businesses, along with the status of new development projects. Our speakers will include Dorothy Walker, a veteran of several downtown planning processes, providing history and context. John Caner of the Downtown Berkeley Association will review development projects - those nearing completion and those in the pipeline, and Farid Javandel of the city Public Works/Transportation Division will review public realm and street improvement and changes.

8am: Dharma College, 2222 Harold Way, basement conference room. Please note we will be adhering to current public health requirements including masking indoors and social distancing. We also strongly encourage participants to be vaccinated.

8:30am: Walking tour, narrated by Mr. Caner and Mr. Javandel, to review the actual progress and take questions from members.

We hope that all members can attend in person and participate in a long-awaited renewal of our conversations and discussions on the the Berkeley built environment.