New Development in Berkeley, California
123 development projects are moving through Berkeley, California's planning and zoning pipeline so far in 2026 — led by residential (10), civic actions (2), infrastructure (1). Boardwalk indexes each from the source city meeting record, typically 12–24 months before a building permit exists. Data updated 2026-08-30.
Data through August 30, 2026 · Updated August 31, 2026 · America/Denver · Refreshed weekly
Planning & zoning stage · 12–24 months before constructionBerkeley projects (YTD 2026)
123
Project categories
3
Top type
Residential
U.S. projects indexed (YTD)
1,112,786
Berkeley development by the numbers
| Project type | Projects (YTD) |
|---|---|
| Residential | 10 |
| Civic Actions | 2 |
| Infrastructure | 1 |
What new projects are filed in Berkeley right now?
| Project | Location | Type | Latest action | Meeting date | Applicant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashby BART West Lot | Berkeley, CA (City-level) | Civic Actions | recommended for approval | 2026-07-01 | — |
| Ashby BART West Lot | Berkeley, CA (City-level) | Residential,Civic Actions | recommended for approval | 2026-07-01 | — |
| Tentative Tract Map #8760 | 1155-1163 Hearst Avenue, Berkeley, CA | Civic Actions,Residential | recommended for approval | 2026-07-01 | — |
| Tentative Tract Map #8760 | 1155-1163 Hearst Avenue, Berkeley, CA | Civic Actions,Residential | recommended for approval | 2026-07-01 | — |
| Tentative Tract Map #8760 | 1155-1163 Hearst Avenue, Berkeley, CA | Civic Actions,Residential | recommended for approval | 2026-07-01 | — |
| Tentative Tract Map #8760 | 1155-1163 Hearst Avenue, Berkeley, CA | Civic Actions,Residential | recommended for approval | 2026-07-01 | — |
| Tentative Tract Map #8760 | 1155-1163 Hearst Avenue, Berkeley, CA | Civic Actions,Residential | recommended for approval | 2026-07-01 | — |
| Tentative Tract Map #8760 | 1155-1163 Hearst Avenue, Berkeley, CA | Civic Actions,Residential | recommended for approval | 2026-07-01 | — |
| Waterfront Specific Plan Environmental Review Authorization | Berkeley, CA (City-level) | Civic Actions | under review | 2026-06-22 | — |
| Waterfront Specific Plan Environmental Review Authorization | Berkeley, CA (City-level) | Civic Actions | under review | 2026-06-22 | — |
| Waterfront Specific Plan Environmental Review Authorization | Berkeley, CA (City-level) | Civic Actions | under review | 2026-06-22 | — |
| Waterfront Specific Plan Environmental Review Authorization | Berkeley, CA (City-level) | Civic Actions | under review | 2026-06-22 | — |
| Waterfront Specific Plan Environmental Review Authorization | Berkeley, CA (City-level) | Civic Actions | under review | 2026-06-22 | — |
| Waterfront Specific Plan Environmental Review Authorization | Berkeley, CA (City-level) | Civic Actions | under review | 2026-06-22 | — |
| Waterfront Specific Plan Environmental Review Authorization | Berkeley, CA (City-level) | Civic Actions | under review | 2026-06-22 | — |
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Recent Berkeley projects by entitlement status
| Status in pipeline | Recent projects |
|---|---|
| Recommended for approval | 8 |
| Under review | 7 |
Berkeley development — frequently asked questions
- How many development projects are happening in Berkeley, California?
- Boardwalk has indexed 123 development projects in Berkeley, California year-to-date in 2026, led by residential (10). Data refreshes weekly from source city and county meeting records.
- How early does Boardwalk surface Berkeley projects?
- At the planning and zoning stage — typically 12 to 24 months before a building permit or construction bid exists. Each record is captured from the source city council or planning commission packet.
- Which county is Berkeley in?
- Berkeley is in Alameda County, California.