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Council expands downtown social district to DDA boundaries, excludes school frontage
Berkeley City Council · May 5, 2026
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Summary
Council approved an expansion of the downtown social district to cover most of the DDA area (with a carve‑out near the school). Staff said signage and clear commons‑area delineation would be used to manage boundaries and enforce no‑alcohol zones.
The Berkeley City Council voted to expand the city’s social district to align largely with the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) boundaries, while excluding the school property frontage to avoid alcohol near the campus.
City staff explained the proposal responds to…
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