Construction near Shattuck and University
In 2019 through 2020, there are several major public and private construction projects happening in the three blocks of Shattuck Avenue south of University Avenue.
Together, these projects represent a collective investment of more than $250 million in downtown Berkeley. Ultimately they will result in a safer and more vibrant downtown.

The construction period will require periodic closures of traffic lanes and sidewalks around downtown Berkeley. The City of Berkeley and its partners are working diligently to mitigate the impacts on accessibility, small businesses, and the pedestrian experience.
Active projects list
This table provides a summary of each of the current downtown construction projects, along with their expected timelines and contact information. For further details about each project, visit the project website.
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Residence Inn Berkeley Sponsor: Pyramid Hotel Group Where: 2129 Shattuck Avenue |
What's happening: Hotel project that will include 330 rooms and over 23,000 square feet of commercial space.
When: July 2018 - June 2020
Contact: Marie Speakman, MSpeakman@suffolk.com
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Shattuck Reconfiguration and Pedestrian Safety Project Sponsor: City of Berkeley Where: Shattuck Avenue from University Avenue to Allston Way |
What's happening: Project will repair and reconfigure Shattuck Avenue from Allston Way three blocks north through the Shattuck/University intersection.
When: January 2019 - December 2020
Contact: shattuckreconfig@cityofberkeley.info
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Water main replacement Sponsor: East Bay MUD Where: Shattuck Avenue from Allston Way to Center Street |
What's happening: Replacement of an undergrounded water main on Shattuck Avenue.
When: January 2019 - March 2019
Contact: Oscar Herrera, oscar.herrera@ebmud.com
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Lead cable replacement Sponsor: PG&E Where: various locations throughout downtown Berkeley |
What's happening: Replacement of an undergrounded lead cable, to reduce power outages in downtown Berkeley.
When: January 2019 - November 2019
Contact: Matt Herron, M2Hm@pge.com
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Modera Acheson Commons Sponsor: Mill Creek Residential Where: 1979 - 1987 Shattuck Avenue; 2102 - 2113 University Avenue; 2125 - 2145 University Avenue; 1922 & 1930 Walnut Street |
What's happening: A mixed-use development, including 205 housing units and 14,000 square feet of commercial space, in four phased projects that will include adaptive reuse of existing buildings as well as new construction.
When: August 2018 - December 2020
Contact: Michael De Haydu, mdehaydu@MCRTrust.com
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UC Press Building Sponsor: Berkeley Way, LLC Where: 2120 Berkeley Way |
What's happening: Modify an existing commercial building to upgrade existing space and increase total square footage.
When: November 2018 - August 2019
Contact: Scott Foster, scottf@centriccon.com
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2067 University Avenue Where: 2067 University Avenue |
What's happening: Construction of a 7-story mixed-use development project that will include 50 housing units and ground floor commercial space.
When: November 2018 - August 2020
Contact: Karen Kam, Karen@ulferts.com
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Downtown Berkeley BART Station portals Sponsors: BART, City of Berkeley Where: Shattuck Avenue at Addison Street (SW corner) and at Allston Way (NE corner) |
What's happening: Modify an existing commercial building to upgrade existing space and increase total square footage.
When: November 2018 - August 2020
Contact: Scott Smith, SSmith2@bart.gov
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AC Transit bus stop relocation Sponsors: City of Berkeley, AC Transit Where: Shattuck Avenue, Center Street & Allston Way |
What's happening: Temporary relocation of a bus stop from Shattuck Avenue at Center Street to the parking bay on Shattuck Avenue between Allston Way and Kittredge Street, to accommodate other construction projects. Lines 7, 18, 51B, 52, 65, 67, 79, 604, 605, 800, 851, and F will be impacted in the northbound direction. See AC Transit's service notices webpage for the most current information about impacts to specific lines.
When: January 2019 - December 2020
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Shattuck Renaming Project Sponsor: City of Berkeley Where: Two blocks of Shattuck Avenue (East) from University Avenue to Center Street, Shattuck Square, and Berkeley Square.
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Where: Two blocks of Shattuck Avenue (East) from University Avenue to Center Street, Shattuck Square, and Berkeley Square.
What’s happening: As a result of the Shattuck Reconfiguration and Pedestrian Safety Project, the eastern leg of Shattuck Avenue from University Avenue to Center Street will be renamed. West facing properties on Shattuck Square and Berkeley Square will gain Shattuck Avenue addresses and the east facing properties will be renamed to the new street name. When: October 2019 – January 2020
Contact: kslaughter@cityofberkeley.info
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