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Berkeley's zoning rules have a shady past, actively separating people by race and income for ages. This deep dive shows how these policies have shaped who lives where for decades.
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These old rules have made it way harder for lower-income folks and minorities to afford living in Berkeley.
Wealthier, predominantly white residents have benefited from these exclusionary policies.
Lower-income residents and people of color have been systematically excluded from many neighborhoods.
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