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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,...

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Fencing 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...

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The 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...

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Cal 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...

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Solving homelessness — obvious if not easy

Solutions to homelessness exist, and they are both obvious and difficult.

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The 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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