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Berkeley's Housing Revolution: From Resistance to Responsibility

Berkeley has approved a 20-story, 169-unit housing tower near UC Berkeley after shifting its political culture to embrace pro-housing policies, marking a dramatic reversal from decades of growth restrictions. This inspiring transformation demonstrates that when communities courageously align local and state reforms, even the most entrenched housing crises can be overcome through persistence and political will.