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Date What do you like about the Adeline Corridor? What would you like to change?
4/20/2015
Cohesive Trash, Not Clean
Walkable Sidewalks Fast moving traffic
School Fast traffic: unsafe for children
Comfortable Fast moving through traffic
Nice people! Farmers Market is too expensive
Diverse Prevalence of crack
Pedestrian friendly sidewalks Too many nail salons
Great place to raise kids Crime
Mix of uses Deteriorating storefronts
Mix of Uses- Destination+Local Biz Problem stores need to go away
Great location Respect for the community
Diverse community Non-cohesive pedestrian paths/crosswalks
Neighborhood Band - John Gibbons Street only built for cars
Beautiful neighborhood BART is dirty - clean up
Trees come together Beautification
Neighborhood Pride Image - Clean Streets
Flea Market Greater sense of community pride and ownership
Intimate feel, good food Affordable housing
Mural on Black Rep Wall More shops/stores: healthy grocery store
Activity on sidewalks Public Toilet
Well maintained sidewalks Repurpose median
Add Safeway, Trader Joe's or Bank
More options for fresh food
Micro-units
Education opportunities
Love the schools and art
No litter
More Parks
Opportunities for micro-loads
No high fences
Add more trees, and plants
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Date What do you like about the Adeline Corridor? What would you like to change?
Wayfinding signs
Cultural center for kids
Dog park
Informal meeting places
Art lessons
More lightings
Diagonal crosswalks
Room for parking, wider sidewalks
Add cameras to watch bike racks
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Date What do you like about the Adeline Corridor? What would you like to change?
4/23/2015
Walkable Services for the homeless, low-income**
Bus Access Healthy grocery stores
Know people in the community Dog parks*
Feel comfortable More spaces to meet/gather
Unique, diverse community Art lessons
Diversity** Street lights along Woolsey St
Affordability Sidewalk safety
Multi-cultural residents Wayfinding - help people get around
Flea market More park spaces
Fresh food Renovated store fronts
Schools Greg brown park - accessibility
Services for mental health More small businesses - clothes, shoes, candy
Micro-units Use median better*
Neighborhood band Cleaner, more beautiful
Opportunities for Art Connectivity
Juneteenth - love it! No high fences
Strength in local community Murals - celebrate people stories
Bus is priceless carpools
Respect for community
More spaces for parking pedestrians
It has something for everyone: restaurants, people, services. keep it real
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Date What do you like about the Adeline Corridor? What would you like to change?
4/27/2015
Trees* No displacement/gentrification
Great places to eat More community art
Good bar Restaurants
Diversity*** Fresh food, grocery stores
Mix of housing and business Cyclists need to be more careful
Transportation*** No dogs
BART ** Better internet (mesh network)
Easy to walk More things for family and kids
Affordable Make it kid-friendly**
Feels like a city Outdoor events
Mix of city and suburb Community park at La Rasa
Free spirit Liquor stores open too early
Berkeley Bowl Zone for high density
Farmers Market Difficult to open restaurants
Locally-owned, small businesses Retain African-American community
Safety More affordable
Parks nearby TOD
No need to drive Narrow the road, reduce lane, increase medians
people and growing bicycle lanes** Feels like a highway
Create economy by helping the community*
hangout spot for the community Better street signage
Open feel Fill empty buildings
Good place to raise a family Jazz music
Art culture Traffic control
Safety Pay a toll on Adeline
Comfortable Provide services, accessibility to all
Friendly people
Flea market
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Date What do you like about the Adeline Corridor? What would you like to change?
4/30/2015
The open minded people Limited food options
The new businesses *More spaces like firehouse
Close to Bart More community services
The Farmer's Market brings life to the neighborhood *Library
Generous sidewalks *Tasty and nutritious food
There are Places to eat The design of the street*
Friendly business owners and neighbors Pick up more trash *
Connects me to where I need to be more street lights*
Walkable Shelter for homeless****
Comfortable Drug Addicts***
Coffee shops Addition education and services
Trees* Housing for Homeless*
Its creating positive influences for the greater community Create plazas
Public Restrooms * more public restrooms**
Different Culture * Get rid of Foul smells on streets**
more street sanitation**
DSL/Broadband Infrastructure
Needs a park**
Less Trash
Amenities for children
Bike Lockers*
More businesses and restaurants
Solar lights
Counseling services
Drop-in center needs upgrade*
Gym for kids*
More dialogue with elected officials
Stopsign at Adeline/Fairview
Gun fire*
More bike lanes
Cleaner streets
Affordable housing
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Date What do you like about the Adeline Corridor? What would you like to change?
5/4/2015
Trees/ Landscaping Community input on development
Diverse Community More grocery stores
Quiet, post office, barbershop Parks, more trees
Diverse (is gentrifying, not sure that's good) Improved bike path
Eating places and coffee shops MLK/ Adeline merger
Nice shops and atmosphere More affordable business locations
Friendly people Green open space/ more trees
Easy Access to Bart Restaurants open late
Walking Council and city to work together
Neighborhood character Clean up the whole area
Stores, flea market No fast food
Post office Ice rink
Friends Build community center at Alcatraz and Adeline
Shops Opportunities for community gathering
Quiet, post office, barbershop More stop signs
Coffee shop Business to come back
Multicultural More coffee shops/ restaurants
Safe Community More affordable housing
Mom and pop shops Rasa bigger space
History- cultural, historic commercial district More local businesses
Sweet Adeline More houses
Accepting community More people
Kind people More green
Constant flow - energy, people Build stable/ safe community
Transportation options Better lighting
Farmer's market Play structure for kids
Food places More bike paths
Local Feel Support new local businesses
Close to Post Office Clean up streets
Still feels like good People are Here Safer for kids (traffic too fast)
Always Something Going on outside Feel safe at night
Flea Market Pop-up shops
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It's quiet and peaceful Services for homeless : education
So Far, it's Amazing Social empowerment programs
Diversity
We Love Malcolm X Elementary
It's eclectic and funky
It is becoming much more of an arts district
It is beautiful and warm and home
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Date What do you like about the Adeline Corridor What would you like to change?
5/7/2015
The people* Safer for bikes**
location - schools and entertainment are close* flowers
Mix of uses - farmers market** slower speeds
involved community improve image of corridor
Parks, active life* affordable housing
Unique* build community pride and ownership
Friendly* cleaner streets (tree wells, no trash, poop scoopers
Walkable Beautification
Transit Friendly Healthy grocery stores
Comfortable* Repurpose median
Good place to raise kids bigger sidewalks
local businesses Pedestrian oriented environment
Everything is here Well maintained public restrooms
Diversity **** Improved crosswalks
Cohesive community* More stop signs
the beautiful people and Juneteenth more street lights
Affordable* Connect neighborhood*
Life style support Different shops - books, clothing*
The artists Safer street*
Friendly neighborhood*** Trolley shuttle connectivity
Lots of stores* Affordability
Open Greg Brown Park* Accountability
This area is primed for something amazing Dedicated left turn signal on Alcatraz**
Berkeley Bowl Bicyclists on sidewalk are dangerous *
Good bike access to UC Street is "dull," need trees and flowers*
Good coffee shops** Improve sidewalks*
Arts/Artists Band on the street, music would improve the vibe*
organic/welcoming for art/artists* Forum for people to speak their minds/express themselves*
hub for artists* Too many street lights*
Safety Job training facilities - technology based*
Diversity Vocational training
Small businesses*** Nutritional education
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Date What do you like about the Adeline Corridor What would you like to change? Quick emergency responce** Family-friendly parks
Accessibility and Diversity Improve run-down shops
Outreach programs Fill empty pockets of Adeline*
Theater Stop illegal dumping*
Diversity and history Trash
Farmers Market*** Lower housing costs
Good new restaurants opening Bike blvds (only bikes)
Easy access to transportation***** More late night establishments (later than 10pm)
People are nice and polite** More support for homeless population
Trees More hangout spaces
Bike friendly neighborhood
Slow down traffic onm Adeline, MLK and Fairview
Wide streets
Shared beauty
This is where I grew up
The weather
Black rep and firehouse
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Date What do you like about the Adeline Corridor? What would you like to change?
5/11/2015
Relaxed Vibe Services for the homeless
Art district is cool community center
open minded more housing - single family too
Nike and ped access Public gathering to discuss police values, mental health
Quiet and peaceful Better environment for Pedestrians - too hard to cross
Connection to transit slower traffic
everyone gets along Free food, clothes, shoes
Ed Roberts More stores at south end of corridor
the Berkeley: Hippies, radicals, be themselves, unique Biking is confusing
Good neighbors Need better crosswalk (especially at MLK and Adeline)
Beautiful neighborhoods Nexus formed between community and city hall
Affordable housing Don't price people out
BART Space for performing arts
Looks nice Artist housing (like NYC or NOLA)
Farmer's market is phenomenal Too many liquor stores
Washingtown Slower traffic speeds
Flea market More like Telegraph
Hoi Polloi Better collaboration between social services
Firehouse art collective Shelter : funded drop-in center
Decent area, feels safe/ clean Multicultural activities
Youth Spirit Artworks, Drop in Center, Spiral gardens Remove traffic cameras but make yellow lights longer
Almost ideal American City Need safe route to school and better crossing
It's a mixture of two cities I like, Oakland and SF More street lighs on side streets
We are an Alive Collective More restaurants/ shops
Local restaurants and transportation Better connectivity east-west
Tuesday Farmer's Market More shops/ less empty
It's alive and evolving! Yogurt shops
More restaurants/ cafes - sit down, eat outside
Need grocery store
Slow traffic on MLK
Goes downhill after 6:00 pm (not family friendly after 6:00)
Move flea market to farmer's market
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Date What do you like about the Adeline Corridor? What would you like to change? Liquor stores are a problem
Needs better park areas
Keep the service centers (or expand them)
Keep housing affordable to all (including working class)
More vibrant community
Street is hard to cross or ride on
Create separate bike and pedestrian space (but accommodate both safely)
Parklets
Liquor store loitering should go
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Date What do you like about the Adeline Corridor? What would you like to change?
5/14/2015
New restaurants Revitalize the blocks between Woolsey + Alcatraz
Farmer's market Help the current businesses
Safe during the day Smaller scale grocery markets
Diversity More trees
Neighborhood has a lot of personality (unique, friendly biz owners)
Longer operation hours for restaurants
Very green (st. trees) Better places for community gathering
History Tutoring/ after-school center for neighborhood kids
Access to Bart/bus Technology <--> arts learning opps to tap retired and 20-somethings
Neighborhood/local businesses Maintaining affordability of rents (e.g. for teachers)
Flea market- great comm gathering place Bring back cinema/theatre
Public art Bus along Alcatraz connecting to San Pablo- telegraph
Walkable environment Make area human scale --> roads buildings etc... better for pedestrians
Community-based resources (ie: grassroots house- nonprofit on Blake)
Clean up area (like downtown gets)
Access to both Berkeley/Oakland (Broakland) More ADA/wheelchair friendly sidewalks
<3 Easy Creole <3 Hoi pollo <3 BART safety @ night
BART, Berkeley Bowl, Flea Mkt scene, EDRoberts community center
parklets
Movie theater
It's "rooted"/strong flavor of local people More bars
30 little things make 1 big thing Dog park
It is beautiful, diverse, and community-oriented
It's close to BART & my favorite cup of CHAI
it's rooted, local love!
it's full of GREAT nonprofits and social service orgs. I <3 working here.
The flea market drum circle
Local businesses, transportation center
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Date What do you like about the Adeline Corridor? What would you like to change?
5/18/2015
Clean Don't mess it up
Places to Eat/ Shops More places to show art
Community More parkets
Good Community Vibe More community shops
Community Art More community gardens
Small Business Can Thrive More parks - for children
Neighbors Help Neighbors Implement any temporary/ permanent improvements
Affordable More pedestrian areas
It's Fine Plaza at Adeline and MLK
Affordable/ Cool Vibe More pedestrian facilities on Adeline
Ashby Stage Pedestrian Flow from BART
Affordable Appreciation of small businesses
Variety of People More street cleaning - Less garbage
Small Local Businesses More high-tech business
Sam's Antique Store More plants/ flowers
Small Local Businesses Edible trees
Social/ Community Services and Resources More seating/ gathering areas/ open space
Friendly/ Affordable More cafes
Activities for Children Keep the flea market
Friendly Environment More safer streets
Farmer's Market is Always great Safe pedestrian refuge
Feels like Home; genuine Rush hour traffic slow
Social services access Utilize biz area around BART- Full it in
School system More outreach to tenants by Berkeley Rent Board
Beautiful plants Facelift for the businesses
Laid back Less graffiti
Quiet More restaurants/ shops
Beautiful plants More African Americans
Accessible transit More life and activity
Diversity of the neighborhood beautiful people Busy shops and storefronts
It's my World Visible flea market
It's so close to BART! Protective services for businesses and private residences for longtime residents
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Date What do you like about the Adeline Corridor? What would you like to change? It's Friendly Education services for new residents to acquaint them to
the history of area Every color is welcome Direct links to support historic residents and businesses
of neighborhood, art, and the beautiful people More homeless services
of the people More community gathering places
More artist warehouse areas
Don't ignore poor/homeless
Walkable
More ways of helping community
Jobs
Get people working
Balance
Biz that serve people
Hardware store
Maintain culture
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Date What do you like about the Adeline Corridor? What would you like to change?
5/21/2015
Diversity (Racial + Age) More senior housing
Friendliness - for dogs too Gentrification (impact from Oakland)
Restaurants like Gin Tia and Easy Crest Vault More /Smaller grocery stores
Farmer's Market Make space for dance classes, collaboration
Local Shops/Businesses (+ more cafes + restaurants/more foot traffic @ night so it feels safe)
More cultural murals on blank walls - all cultures
Accepting/welcoming community Concern about lot of homeless on street (better services)
Less crime in past 10 years More businesses open at night
Affordability More affordable restaurants
Bike facilities Regular gym/fitness classes (serving low-income/youth)
People! Encourage start-up businesses (shared work space)
Old-fashioned buildings Parks + open space
The people are great Better ped connection on Adeline (East-West)
Community More local businesses
It feels like a real neighborhood with racial/age diversity and friendly people
Better evaluation of drop-in center (programs for visitors)
tech and hippies Places for youth /kids services and programs
the diversity of people and proximity to Berkeley bowl Public transit - more frequent buses (more late night services)
potential for community and innovative life More buses connecting Emeryville/Oakland
It has improved a lot and has potential to do better Crime & violence (safety)
It feels safe
Peaceful and safe area
I like the old fashion historical building + houses
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Date What do you like about the Adeline Corridor? What would you like to change?
5/28/2015
Weather Police being hired from the community or, if not local, they should have to spend at least 6 months as part of the community before they start policing the area.
Transportation Banks
Age/Ethnic/Social Diversity Safeway (other grocery options)
Flea Market lower rent
Ed Robers Street lighting (mostly along the sidewalks)
I <3 the people. Every is a little different, but there's still a very community vibe
More knowledge spread about this neighborhood; the great businesses/organizations
Green Space @ the end of Adeline More frequent bus services along Adeline
Love the diversity in food Safer streets
Lorin Business Association More foot traffic
Drop-in Ctr More restaurants
Friendly people More healthy food options (other than berk bowl)
Still funky! Public places for exercies/fitness class
Grassroots organizations/local businesses More services for lower income residents homeless/ mental help
Arts/Mural everywhere Continuous bike lanes/facilities
Quiet More free parking
Medical services- good doctors Less police
Good food Affordability
Ashby BART Traffic safety signs preventing accidents
Close to downtown Oakland More community/nhood events
Good services in proximity Improve schools
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Date What do you like about the Adeline Corridor? What would you like to change?
6/1/2015
Water Park More cafes
Good refuge from the City Homeless ppl are aggressive
Very green More vibrant activities - life, energy, music
Vegan restaurants Informal commerce
Street trees More 2 hr street parking
shops- bookstores/cafes More public green spaces
neighborhood-ey/ Quiet Keep rents affordable
Amenities -Grocers/Post office close by (hardware store) New pavement for bikes
Easy Transportation (BART, Street parking) Turn vacant lot into park
Tuesday Farmer's Market More LID
South Berkeley Library More open public space
Bike Blvds- Milvin + King Dog park would be nice
Ashby Stage Better seating and access to public spaces
Safe More community interaction
Friendly Neighbors More community event
Feisty Eclectic Business (no corporate Chains) Good produce store
Everything is here Homeless shelter
Diversity (age, race, profession, family vs. young ppl) Less of the arts
Convenient location Make it harder to park
S. Berkeley Library (tool library) More big grocery stores (Walgreen, etc)
Berkeley Zen Center Re-do Golden Gate Park
Friendly diverse neighborhood Farmers market @ flea market
Cohesive Provide better housing for the homeless
Nice people More neighborhood restaurants
How diverse it is Late Night Foods
Adeline St calming - shut down for flea market on street level
Very difficult to cross Adeline
Water park
Teen club
Difficult intersection (for bikes) MLK + Adeline
Accommodate XXX
More Berkeley Oak Bike connections
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Date What do you like about the Adeline Corridor? What would you like to change? Traffic is too fast
more affordable housing (low income)
Improve pedestrian safety
Help for homebuyers
too much accommodation of cars
there is more pavement than traffic demand (reduce the pavement)
Needs more mixed use/commercial
Organic gardening
Get an identity - Are we highway or a neighborhood (need human scale)
Improve the arts district opportunity
More programs/services for homeless/mentally ill
less parking
Make Ashby BART a destination station
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Date What do you like about the Adeline Corridor? What would you like to change?
6/4/2015
Diversity Safe childcare centers
Its Potential Cleaner streets/sidewalk - no trash
Farmers Market More restaurants - open later, for younger crowd (kids, 20 something’s)
People Fix potholes/street on connector side streets
Affordability Proactive land trust and partnerships
Political Ethos More $$ for Berkeley Rent Board
YSA - Keep it funded Stores like Wal-Mart, target, etc (one-stop shop)
Businesses along Alcatraz Keep rents affordable
Trees/Yards Berkeley as role model for affordable housing
Education Better lighting @ night
Russell St. Park Need more things to do/ reason to come here (all ages)
Public Transit More affordable housing (all types/levels)
The people Local shops - yoga studios, clothing stores, etc (+ something sustainable (stores to stay here)
I <3 Adeline/South Shattuck because...hang out with new people
Bike lanes along Adeline Street
local & pet friendly neighborhood More Jobs Here!
I <3 Adeline/South Shattuck because... Ankara style/ Sweet Adeline
More places to buy good, affordable produce - farmers market not enough
Racial, cultural, & Economic diversity aka health More local businesses to include with community (farmers market vendors teaching kids re: nutrition)
diversity & nice people + community Stability for economic diversity
safe, turning into a real community More solar-powered street lights - funding for worker - x collection incentives/ tax cuts
Crisis Point around housing
Anti-displacement strategies
Tenant rights
Revisiting owner move-in
Incentives to sell to land trust
Continue the same vibe along Adeline
Community garden
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Date What do you like about the Adeline Corridor? What would you like to change?
6/8/2015
BART close by - Cheap Fares More Homeless Shelters/Support - More Parks
Friendly Neighbors Communal Garden
Stores + Shops close by Trash In The Street
Coffee shops Different Fruits... Something We Can All Share
Healthy food options Edible Landscapes
Safe/ Quiet? Neighborhoody Park Over Tracks Like Ohlone Greenway
South Lorin Businesses Keep Street Clean
Different Housing types Community Ownership
History, People Building Facades On Adeline - Not Beautiful/Attractive
Fire House/ Black Repertory Theater More Street fronts
More space Safer Streets
Neighbors say hello Ped-Friendly Sidewalks
Beautiful Houses More Affordable Housing, Grocery Stores
Greenery More Homeless Shelters/Support
Bike Routes More Restaurants
Open minded More Late Night Activities/Food
Fair place Space Feels Underutilized
Multi-generational Strengthen Flea Market, Make It More Visible On Street
Attitude Affordable Healthy Food Options
Atmosphere Jogging Path
Gateway: at intersection of Shattuck and Adeline Adeline Is Very Auto-Oriented
It's alive & vibrant More Bike Parking
It's wonderfully eclectic More Community Parks & Plaza
Keeping the Arts ALIVE More Community Open Spaces
It's my neighborhood
The flea market & my childhood home
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6/11/2015
Creative businesses More nighttime lighting (esp N side of the BART stn near the flea market site
Local small businesses Pedestrian crossing across Adeline (Traffic Light -3-5 min) (timing @ MLK/Adeline)
Neighborhood services/NPO's More xwalk w/ traffic lights
Organic growth Traffic safety for ped/bike
Diversity More parklets w/ seating (city subsidized- pub pvt partnership
People/community Help for new businesses
Unique/historic architecture Less gentrification
South Berkeley library More affordable housing
Family, friends, and people Include ALL residents/ neighborhood leaders
History + community Bank branch/services
Valued community perspective Local shuttle for immediate nhoods
The diversity of the community at Ohlone Land Smaller restaurants
Simplicity of diversity Backyard sale like storefront for community
beautiful homes and friendly/welcoming people :) More community gardens
History + diversity Community based child care
Sharing spirits + community building neighbors Low rents for business/housing
Small independent businesses Dog park!
Businesses open late
More smaller scale spaces for arts/performance (ex: shotgun, epic arts)
Infill empty lots
More family friendly spaces
Traffic congestion
Automatic ped traffic lights
More pedestrian friendly
Slower car traffic
Improve bike safety
More defined bike lanes
More bike parking facilities on sidewalk
More bookstores
Fix broken sidewalks
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Date What do you like about the Adeline Corridor? What would you like to change? More trash cans on sidewalk
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6/15/2015
Near BART Unsafe to cross Adeline
Affordable More lights for businesses
Wide sidewalks Not enough Berkeley Bowl parking
Opportunities between Shattuck & MLK Improve the BART station to better serve the neighborhood
Berkeley Bowl Left off Shattuck
Freeway access Do one travel lane each way between MLK & Shattuck (sharrow the rest of it)
Friends! Designated green spaces
Nice place Fewer liquor stores
Good places to eat More local businesses
BART/bus stops More affordable senior housing
Diverse collection of stores Outreach/ HUD programs
Restaurant choices More funds for small businesses
Small businesses A special park for addicts + alcoholics
Community services/support Clean up streets
Greenergy (trees/flowers)
Mixed neighborhood (racial/economical)
Friendly neighbors
Diversity (racially)
Everybody gets together
Close to both Berkeley x Oakland
Walkable to San Pablo, BART
Cool Stuff
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Date What do you like about the Adeline Corridor? What would you like to change?
6/18/2015
Local stores More services for homeless (how to use the services as well
Diversity Confusing bus services (stops/routes)
Affordable housing More green/ public space
Green/public space More restaurants/cafes on Adeline
Bike blvd (on King St!) More local stores/shops
Authentic Dog parks! (public)
Feels home-y More affordable housing
Businesses: Cafes, firehouse Bars/places to go
Non-profits Community gathering events for new and existing residents
Quiet nhood Better connections --> AC transit
Close to BART Re-evaluate current use for ac transit/public transit stops
Creative activities/ innovative progress Less crimes
Neighborhood-serving organizations Community gardens
Growing community Better bike environment
The neighbors Affordability + diversity (continue these in community)
Eclectic stores Public restrooms
Interesting people Water fountains
Flea market Not enough parking (need parking lots)
Weather Drug dealers + hustlers
Quiet neighborhood More lighting
Walkable Neighborhood Scary people at night
Feel safe! (everyone knows everyone) Bike lanes
Churches Displacement of the existing community
Block parties
Family + friends are here
I <3 Adeline/South Shattuck because...it welcomes nonprofits + creative thought
Diversity/ Community Biking infrastructure
I feel home
It feels safe around the neighborhood!!!
My neighbors!
I feel home & good neighbors
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Date What do you like about the Adeline Corridor? What would you like to change? Community!
The women
Every day is an adventure
It feels like home
The Flea Market
It feels like home.
My neighbors & the diversity
It feels like home.
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Date What do you like about the Adeline Corridor? What would you like to change?
6/22/2015
BART/ convenience - walking distance Too many liquor stores
Good restaurants BART: too much concrete
Diversity Cleaner
Events - farmers/ flea market Plant more trees
Businesses- booming Community spaces that serve all
Firehouse
People walking around
Community
Safe to walk around
Feels like home
Quiet
Tuesday Farmer's Market
Community libraries
Working class
Local businesses
Rasa Cafe -coffee shops w/ wifi
Grocers
The ART, Flea Market, and Diversity :)
There is a lot of diversity
of the people who live here
It's a great place to live
Proximity to diff nhoods!
The friendly people + BART station
All the street ART
The Diversity
The amazing FOOD!
Grassroots organizations
Peace & Harmony, Serenity Humbleness
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Date What do you like about the Adeline Corridor? What would you like to change?
6/25/2015
Local Businesses (coffee shops, bars, etc) More police on the street
Public Transit (accessibility, shuttle services/ac transit) No loitering
Nice Neighborhood More shops (e.g. children, produce, books)
Community Shuttle services that are stroller-friendly
Farmer's Market Schedules and arrival times at the bus stop
Nice transition between Oakland and Berkeley - a gateway Cleaner sidewalks
Firehouse and the Arts Farmers market should open earlier
Juneteenth Bank service
Quiet, respectful Bridging the gap between existing older residents and new residents
Community programs Encourage health food and affordable options
Black rep, Malcolm X Call boxes for emergency
Affordability First Friday/street closure + fair event to showcase local artists/businesses
Welcoming More community gathering space
Parks Parks/open space
Flea market Community gardens (even on medians)
Healthy food places More marketing for black rep
Coffee shops More aff housing options
Its diversity Shops/bars open late (to increase safety)
The people More artwork
Best farmer's market Great restaurant
It needs to be the "there" in the between here and there.
Everyone is nice Pedestrian/bike lanes
Peaceful and relaxing More support for homeless population (more services + info on how individuals can help)
It's a welcoming environment More grocery stores
it's diverse Cleaner transit
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Date What do you like about the Adeline Corridor? What would you like to change?
6/29/2015
Arts Scene/Lots of musicians More parks
Local Shops More restaurants
Juneteenth More places for kids
Farmers Market Not enough parking
Convenience/ Walkability Too much pigeon poop
Diversity Dominos
Friendly neighbors Plant more trees
Food options (walkable) Feels unsafe at night
Nice fellows in the corner stores Parks/playgrounds
Trees More transit options
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Date What do you like about the Adeline Corridor? What would you like to change?
Mobile IDEA Center Sconehenge 7/18/25
Mix of people Encouraging Business
Lots of ideas Facilitate local business
Berkeley Bowl Community Kitchen
Easy to get downtown by biking and walking Community Public Learning Center
BART is convenient Community Work Space
Feel safe north of Ashby as a Pedestrian Provide Services to homeless
Shops and businesses Plan to address homeless
Neighbors Garbage on Streets
Friendly Subsidized housing - Section 8 or similar
Mix of people Development does not work
Families Building affordable housing
Students Wider bike lanes away from car doors
Different Shops Crime concern
Local variety Traffic Calming
Walkability Global/ Regional to affordable
Open Space Economic factors outside project control
Walkable More pedestrian safety south of Adeline
More cooperative business/ center
More senior/ affordable housing
More Dense housing - 5 stories
More Density
Warm Pools
Feels unsafe to cross streets- especially as a pedestrian
Traffic at Shattuck and Steward is backed up
Parking on local streets/ cut throughs
Honda impacts on local streets
Get rid of liquor stores
Needs more grocery store
Bogus process
More sidewalk lighting/ signage
Lip service to community involvement
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Date What do you like about the Adeline Corridor? What would you like to change?
Need separate lanes for bicyclists
High/ rising cost of living: high rents
Need more housing
Would be great to see mixed-use development
Getting gentrified
Need more housing to prevent displacement
Need to preserve historic buildings
No gentrification/ displacement
Need more housing
Make Adeline a restaurant district
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