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Berkeley's ditching single-family zoning, opening the door for more housing types in neighborhoods previously restricted to just one house per lot. This could mean more apartments and duplexes popping up, potentially making the city more affordable and diverse.
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More housing could mean more options and potentially lower rents, but it might also change the character and property values of existing neighborhoods.
Renters and people looking for more affordable housing options stand to gain, as do developers who can now build more units.
Long-time homeowners worried about neighborhood character changes or potential impacts on property values might be negatively affected.
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