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How did Berkeley's Waterfront fall on Such Hard Times

An analysis by Jim McGrath

Jul 2, 2025

Turning to BCDC to fight new parking fees

After the city council voted to impose parking fees in parts of the marina, Jim McGrath is asking BCDC to require a permit from the city. The lots affected would be near Cal Sailing Club and Adventure Playground.

Jun 7, 2023

Dorothea Dorenz's op ed piece in Berkeleyside

Dorothea Dorenz has submitted an op ed piece to Berkeleyside. She points out that the heavy subsidies associate with a ferry would divert money from those who need to use the bus and BART systems.

Jun 8, 2023

An op ed in the Berkeley Times

Jim McGrath submitted an op ed to the Berkeley Times. He points out the hidden costs of a ferry terminal to those who would not commute on that ferry. Photo by Paul Kamen

Apr 16, 2023

City of Berkeley's Pier Report

The City of Berkeley's Pier Report. Photo by Ken Jones