The Future of People’s Park

February 26, 2021, 07:00 to 08:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

UC Berkeley’s plan to build a 17-story high rise on People’s Park, which would destroy the historic and cultural legacy and an irreplaceable natural environment, has brought together writers, historians, students and park activists to oppose this ill-considered project.

This Zoom event, hosted by the People’s Park Historic District Advocacy Group, will present the historic background of the park, give details on the effort to recognize its national landmark status, and share plans for revitalizing this invaluable public open space.

The goal of this meeting is to develop strategies for taking our message to the broader Berkeley community, as well as the mayor, city council, UC Berkeley, state legislature and regents.

Presenters to include:

Tom Dalzell – author of The Battle for People’s Park, Berkeley 1969
Steve Wasserman – Participant and Activist during 1969
Max Ventura – People’s Park Committee
Aidan Hill – Former Berkeley Mayoral Candidate/UCB Student

Details:

Length of event: hour and a half
Introductory remarks and moderator – Harvey Smith
Each presentation 8 minutes with 4 minutes of submitted questions
Group discussion following and additional questions from viewers
Closing remarks – Harvey Smith
Topic: People’s Park

Date: February 26, 2021, 07:00 to 08:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

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Meeting ID: 827 7345 3022
Passcode: 680198
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