From today’s Examiner, “Developers of the historic former UC Berkeley Extension campus in the Lower Haight have agreed to build fewer housing units, make more of them affordable and add senior housing to the mix as part of a revised proposal.”

“Patricia Walkup, president of the Hayes Valley Neighborhood Association, said the neighbors remain committed to the site retaining a significant amount of public space. Walkup said the neighborhood anticipates much higher density in the coming decade, making public spaces all the more important — she said recreation, particularly for young people, is needed.”

“But Ruthie Bennett, project manager for [developer] AF Evans, said at an event Wednesday that while it “remains no secret people want it to remain an educational use,” UC Berkeley is not considering that option. Bennett said to address the neighborhood’s concerns, the revised proposal does retain an auditorium that will be available for public use.”

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