Project

Latest Project Updates

Public Hearings

On May 6, 2025, the El Cerrito City Council voted to adopt Resolution #2025-28 authorizing a $350,000 pre-development loan for Parcel C East from the City's low- and moderate- income housing asset fund. Click here to view the meeting materials.

On January 17, 2024, the City of El Cerrito held a joint advisory review with the Planning Commission and Design Review Board Review Board to provide feedback on the master paln site plan, general layout of proposed phases and open space, as well as circulation of bicycle-pedestrian improvements, parking, and amenities. Click here to view the meeting materials.

On October 18, 2023, the El Cerrito City Council voted to adopt Resolution 2023-79, to accept approximately $20M from HCD’s Infill Infrastructure Grant - Catalytic Program, which will provide critical funding for the Master Plan’s housing and transportation infrastructure.

On February 23, 2023, the City of El Cerrito held a Design Review Board meeting on the first phase of the TOD project, Parcel A South. Click here to view the meeting materials.

Upcoming Community Events

On November 5,2025, Related California and PYATOK Architects will join the City of El Cerrito, BART, and AC Transit for BART’s Pop-Up at the El Cerrito Plaza BART station to inform the community about the upcoming construction and parking changes.

Project highlights

The project highlights as approved, includes the following:

A New Downtown Destination

• Transformation of underutilized surface parking lots into a new mixed-income, mixed-use transit-oriented community

• Approved for 743 rental apartments; 47% affordable for individuals and families earning below 80% Area Median Income

Community Gathering & Urban Greening

• Potential home for 20,000 sq. ft. public library

• Roughly half-acre public plaza for the community for neighborhood events, farmers markets, block parties, etc.

• Enhanced connections to Ohlone Greenway

• Mini dog park and public art opportunities

Bike, Pedestrian, & Transit Improvements

• Station access and connectivity improvements for residents, commuters, and bicyclists

• New secure bike station with potential capacity up to 275 bicycles of varying sizes

• Streetscape enhancements (e.g. protected bike lanes, improved lighting, wider sidewalks)

Sustainability 

• Energy-efficient housing and potential for all-electric buildings

• Drought tolerant landscaping

• Designing for resiliency

Station Access

BART has completed a Station Access Plan to identify circulation and infrastructure needs in the immediate station area and on public streets nearby. The Station Access Plan includes a suite of recommendations for walking, biking, taking the bus, getting dropped off, and driving and parking in the future.

Since BART is also planning for development at the North Berkeley and Ashby stations, it sought and received funding from the State and federal government to develop the Berkeley-El Cerrito Corridor Access Plan [bart.gov] (Corridor Access Plan) in recognition that improving the transportation network across multiple cities at a larger scale would be more feasible and effective than improving the area around one station alone. The Corridor Access Plan balances the need for BART-rider parking, which is expensive and uses a lot of space, with transportation options that enhance community vibrancy and safety. It was developed in collaboration with the cities of Berkeley and El Cerrito and is focused on implementing strategies along the Richmond line that more equitably distribute BART’s investments in walking, rolling, biking, riding transit, driving, and parking. The Resources and Materials section below has a wealth of information.