2035 Blake St, Berkeley, CA 94704

Adeline Corridor Commercial District

The purpose of the Adeline Corridor Commercial (C-AC) district is to: Implement the General Plan’s designation for Adeline Corridor Mixed Use area, as well as the policies of the Adeline Corridor Specific Plan; Preserve the unique character and cultural legacy of the Adeline Corridor, sustaining the community as a place where all people can live, work, play, learn, worship, dine, shop and thrive; Promote equitable access to housing by preserving existing affordable housing, preventing displacement, and producing a substantial number of new affordable housing units; Foster economic opportunity for South Berkeley residents and businesses by facilitating job training and workforce development, active community spaces, and a thriving environment for commerce along the Adeline Street/South Shattuck Corridor; Provide safe, equitable transportation options that meet the mobility needs of all residents, regardless of age, means and abilities, and that further the attainment of greenhouse gas emission reduction goals; Provide safe, sustainable, beautiful, healthy, and inclusive public spaces that encourage social interaction, provide opportunities for recreation and environmental health, and support active community life in South Berkeley; Encourage development and amenities that support pedestrian-oriented uses; and Maintain and encourage a wide range of community and commercial services, including basic goods and services. Provide locations for both community-serving and regional-serving: businesses, cultural and religious institutions, and non-profit organizations.