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Berkeley just approved its largest housing project ever, a massive tower that could bring hundreds of new homes. But here's the catch: the developer is already hinting it might not be financially viable to build, raising questions about whether this approval actually helps solve the housing crisis or just adds more red tape.
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This could mean hundreds of new homes are on the way, but if the developer can't make it work financially, we might miss out on that much-needed housing.
Potentially, future renters and homeowners who could live in the new building, and the city by getting a new landmark.
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