Presenter: Justin Horner, Associate Planner, City of Berkeley

Please join BDA for a presentation by City of Berkeley staff on the Planning Commission’s proposed ordinance intended  to reduce bird mortality from windows and other transparent buildings. The Planning Commission considered two different approaches at its March 1st meeting and chose to proceed with a proposal supported by the Audubon Society.  The proposed ordinance requires three glazing options, including options that required pattered glazing or screens.

In preparation for the City Council public hearing, City staff is soliciting questions and concerns in the design and development community about these new requirements.   As the City strives to deliver housing quickly, it is important to consider whether the new policy may add costs and/or time to residential development.  At the same time, if these requirements are easily met and would not constitute a meaningful additional cost, that would be good information to have, as well.

BDA will provide the forum for discussion on these proposed design requirements and comment on the proposed changes.

Location: AIA East Bay Conference Room, Brower Center, 2150 Allston Way #310, Berkeley, CA 94709.

Many thanks to AIA East Bay for hosting this event!