People’s Park: it’s time for change
In my over 50 years at the University of California, Berkeley, as a student, professor, department chair, dean, and architect, I have witnessed many wonderful milestones. Be it intellectual,...
View ArticleFencing University House: the symbolism, economics, and practicality
There is a plan to build a fence around University House, the chancellor’s residence on the northern portion of the campus, to increase the security of the occupants. Now on its third design iteration...
View ArticleThe errors of Campus Shared Services: we’re not making widgets
Placing 600 University employees on 4th Street was problematic from the beginning. There were and are other alternatives that would not only help the City of Berkeley, but also reinforce the position...
View ArticleCal Athletics: Playing without a playbook
I am a CAL athletics fan and supporter, and a season ticket holder for basketball and football for over 40 years. I have recruited athletes for several sports, and have served as faculty chair of the...
View ArticleSolving homelessness — obvious if not easy
Solutions to homelessness exist, and they are both obvious and difficult.
View ArticleThe housing affordability crisis: Can it be solved?
What is affordable housing? In the United States, anyone who spends more than 30 percent of their income on housing is considered “cost burdened,” and has difficultly paying for other of life’s...
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