Streets and Open Space Improvement Plan (SOSIP)
A "Street & Open Space Improvement Plan" (SOSIP) is being developed to enhance Berkeley's Downtown. The SOSIP presents schematic designs, design guidelines, and a financing strategy for improvements to make Downtown more pedestrian-friendly, bike-friendly, livable, and attractive. The SOSIP is funded by a grant from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) and Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) with matching funds provided by the City of Berkeley.
The SOSIP Subcommittee completed its work by recommending a draft Plan unanimously on September 30. Other interested Commissions will comment on the Subcommittee’s recommendations in October and November 2010. The Subcommittee’s recommendations and Commission comments will be forwarded to City Council with consideration expected in early 2011.
For more information about the SOSIP contact Matt Taecker, Principal Planner for the Downtown, at mtaecker@ci.berkeley.ca.us or 510-981-7487.
Final SOSIP Subcommittee Recommendations for Council Consideration:
You may also view the SOSIP Subcommittee recommendations as a single, low-resolution document (15MB)
Meeting Agendas:
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Agenda Reports & Attachments:
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Communications Received:
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Alternative Design concepts for Downtown Subareas: (see map)
Preliminary (for Open House on 2/6/2010):
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Revisions (3/1/2010):
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Areawide Design Components:
SOSIP Open House (2/6/10):
 Existing sidewalks on University Avenue (between Shattuck and Oxford) are relatively narrow but could be widened and enhanced.
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 One of the proposals to widen the University Avenue sidewalks.
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Downtown Area Plan
Downtown Parking & Transportation Demand Management Program (PTDM)