BERKELEY — Construction on a controversial student housing project at UC Berkeley’s People’s Park has steadily progressed as a concrete tower now looms over walls of shipping containers, a hard new reality for those who fought to preserve the storied space.
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For more than a year, crews have been building what will eventually be home to more than 1,100 students. The much-needed housing, which will be named in honor of disability rights activist Judith Heumann, is expected to be up and running by the start of the 2027-28 school year, university spokesperson Kyle Gibson said.
What was once a green 2.8-acre lot known for being a hub for political activism and gathering place for unsheltered residents now features an 11-story concrete structure currently being wrapped with a