District 1 Councilwoman Rashi Kesarwani, District 2 Councilmember Terry Taplin and Berkeley’s Planning staff will be co-hosting a Community Meeting on Middle Housing Thurs., Oct. 24 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Berkeley Adult School (1701 San Pablo Ave.).

“Missing Middle Housing” describes housing options that are more than a single-family home but much less than the large apartment buildings we find in downtown Berkeley, It is referred to as “missing” because it is not typically allowed by a city’s zoning code.

The Middle Housing Zoning Ordinance, which has been developed over a multiyear process, would allow more housing options to help expand the much needed housing supply. Join the Community Meeting this Thurs., Oct. 24 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Berkeley Adult School (1701 San Pablo Ave.).

On another housing note, the city has received a Grant from the State to help lease the Howard Johnson Motel (1512 University Ave.), which will be offered to individuals at the Cedar and Second Street encampment prior to closure.

–from an announcement by Councilwoman Rashi Kesarwani