Berkeley Unified School District (BUSD) has commenced construction on a workforce housing development aimed at attracting and retaining educators. The groundbreaking event on June 7, 2025, marked a significant milestone in a project designed to provide affordable housing for teachers and staff. This initiative is part of a broader movement within California, as Berkeley joins other districts creating solutions to the housing crisis affecting educational employees. The development will include 110 apartments and community spaces, catering to BUSD staff with incomes aligned to the Area Median Income guidelines.
The groundbreaking ceremony on June 7 symbolizes the culmination of years of hard work and dedication from BUSD staff, contributing to those who inspire student achievement.
Berkeley's workforce housing project is among 12 such developments in California, aimed at helping school districts recruit and retain educators essential to their communities.
This housing will be limited to Berkeley Unified staff and individuals with household incomes between 30-120% of the Area Median Income, now set at $108,558.
The project will feature 110 rental apartments and include amenities like a resident center, children's play area, fitness space, and vegetable garden.
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