Berkeley residents and business owners have been strongly opposed to plans by the City Council to move forward with upzoning proposals in key commercial areas of the city, including the Elmwood District and along North Shattuck and Solano Avenue. ⁠ ⁠ “The process of the way in which the upzoning plans have been developed has not been as transparent or inclusive as it should have been,” said David Salk, owner of Focal Point Opticians, a business in the Elmwood District, and president of the Elmwood Theatre Foundation.⁠ ⁠ Salk said the community’s issues with the upzoning plans are due to the potential negative consequences on small businesses in Berkeley. They urge the council to pause plans to approve the proposal and to engage in more detailed conversations with affected residents.⁠ ⁠ Read more through the link in bio.⁠ ⁠ ✍️: Liam Dew⁠ 📸: Sophie Yuen⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ #ucberkeley #dailycal #berkeley #elmwood #berkeleycitycouncil #northshattuck #solanoavenue