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Help Shape Ashby BART Housing — Oct. 1, 5–7 PM (South Berkeley Senior Center)

Sep 29, 2026, 8:39 PM • Councilmember Ben Bartlett

Summary

Councilmember Ben Bartlett invites South Berkeley residents to a community meeting on October 1, 2026, to review and provide feedback on two development proposals for affordable housing at the Ashby BART East Parking Lot. The City has committed $8 million to support this project, emphasizing local input to guide which developer advances to the City Council. Additionally, residents are encouraged to report neighborhood issues through the City's service request system and to reach out for assistance if reports remain unresolved. The newsletter also provides mental health crisis resources and offers constituents opportunities to schedule meetings with the Councilmember.

Key positions and references

Key positions

Support affordable housing at Ashby BART
Prioritize community input in housing development
Encourage use of City service request system
Provide mental health crisis resources

Agenda items and issues mentioned

Ashby BART East Parking Lot affordable housing development
City's $8 million funding commitment for housing

Meetings and events mentioned

Community meeting on October 1, 2026, 5–7 PM at South Berkeley Senior Center

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Councilmember Ben Bartlett · District 3

South Berkeley News · September 2026

Dear ,

Help Shape Housing at Ashby BART

A Community Meeting on October 1

September 2026 · Volume 11

South Berkeley has a real say in what gets built at the Ashby BART station, and we want to hear from you.

On Thursday, October 1, the City will host a community meeting where two development teams present their plans for new affordable housing on the Ashby BART East Parking Lot. After each presentation, residents can share feedback on the teams through a survey during the event, and that feedback helps guide which team advances to the City Council.

This is affordable housing coming to our neighborhood, backed by an $8 million City commitment to the site. Come learn about the teams, ask your questions, and make sure our community's priorities are part of the decision.

Meeting Details

📅 Thursday, October 1, 2026, 5:00 to 7:00 PM PT

📍 South Berkeley Senior Center, 2939 Ellis Street

📝 Hear both developer teams and share feedback by survey during the meeting

Learn More <https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/news/oct-1-give-input-ashby-bart-affordable-housing-developer>Questions or accessibility needs? Contact Kelly deWolfe at KdeWolfe@berkeleyca.gov <mailto:KdeWolfe@berkeleyca.gov> or (510) 981-5424.

In community, Councilmember Ben Bartlett

City Services

Report Concerns in Your Neighborhood

Residents can use the City of Berkeley's service request system to report everyday neighborhood issues, including abandoned vehicles, graffiti, illegal dumping, missed trash collections, potholes, sidewalk concerns, and street or tree maintenance.

If a report is not resolved after a week, keep your ticket number and contact our office so we can help follow up.

Call 311 within Berkeley city limits

Call 510-981-2489 from outside Berkeley

Emailcustomerservice@berkeleyca.gov <mailto:customerservice@berkeleyca.gov>

If you or someone you know is having a mental health or substance use emergency, please call one of the numbers below:

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988

Alameda County Crisis Hotline: 800-309-2131

Trans Lifeline: 877-565-8860

Berkeley Emergency Services Dispatch: 911

Schedule a Meeting with Councilmember Bartlett

Write to bbartlett@cityofberkeley.info <mailto:bbartlett@cityofberkeley.info>, and copy my Chief of Staff, James Chang, at jchang@cityofberkeley.info <mailto:jchang@cityofberkeley.info> to request a meet-up!

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