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Habi-Housing Blog
Welcome to the Cal Habitat housing blog! Here we will discuss everything from housing policy to how to find off-campus housing.
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Say Yes to TOPA!
If you have attended the general meetings for Cal Habitat this semester, you may have heard of the Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act...

Hugh Manatee
Apr 18, 20222 min read
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Mutual Aid: What it Means and Why it Matters
This blog post discusses the importance of mutual aid and offers resources for those interested in donating.

Hugh Manatee
Apr 4, 20222 min read
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People's Park, Then and Now
This blog post offers a brief history of People's Park and current news about the community.

Hugh Manatee
Mar 14, 20222 min read
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Review of "Lead Me Home" (2021) on Netflix
This blog post focuses on "Lead Me Home" (2021), a documentary released on Netflix about houselessness.

Hugh Manatee
Feb 28, 20222 min read
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What was the Neighborhood Preservation Ordinance?
This blog post discusses the causes and effects of the Neighborhood Preservation Ordinance of 1973 in Berkeley.

Hugh Manatee
Feb 15, 20222 min read
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On Zoning and Housing Policy
This blog post provides a brief overview of zoning, housing density, and gentrification.

Hugh Manatee
Feb 8, 20222 min read
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What is a Housing Element?
In this blog entry, we focus on defining and breaking down the housing element.

Hugh Manatee
Jan 31, 20222 min read
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Housing is a Human Right!
This blog post centers around affirming our commitment to housing justice.

Hugh Manatee
Jan 25, 20222 min read
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More Housing Resources
Cal Rentals has a lot of great articles about finding housing in Berkeley. Here are a few of the best ones: - Top Tips for Finding off...

Hugh Manatee
Jul 3, 20211 min read
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Places to Live
Berkeley offers a wide variety of places for students to live in the area. It's important to think about what works best for you as...

Hugh Manatee
Jul 3, 20212 min read
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Finding Roommates
One of the biggest questions in off-campus housing is figuring out who you are going to live with. Some people find their roommates...

Hugh Manatee
Feb 14, 20211 min read
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