Entitlements & Contract Planning:
Berkeley Commons (Berkeley, CA)
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470,000-sq. ft. research & development facility with related street and open space improvements.
Berkeley Commons is a premier research and development campus in West Berkeley. It brings new life to Aquatic Park, dramatically improves the entryway to the city, strengthens the Fourth Street retail district and provides a thriving work environment. With Rhoades Planning Group, Jean assisted the developer with the entitlement and environmental review strategy, guiding the project from concept to entitlement and construction. Developed by Lane Partners, the project is expected to open in 2024.
Lexington Planning’s experience in multifamily housing and commercial development uses spans both sides of the table: contract planning for local jurisdictions and entitlement assistance in collaboration with Rhoades Planning Group. She has helped to entitle 1,600 housing units (including over 500 affordable units) and 1.4 million square feet of commercial and office/R&D development, taking projects through from conception to inspection. She brings a depth of experience using State housing legislation to enable density bonuses and streamline review and approval.