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MORE 👏 HOUSING 👏 NEAR 👏 TRANSIT BART, the State of California, the City of El Cerrito, and development partner Related California have broken ground on 70 affordable apartments at the El Cerrito Plaza BART Station, marking the start of the first phase of the Transit-Oriented Development

This milestone is the first in a multi-phase effort that will ultimately transform approximately 6.5 acres of underutilized BART parking lots into 743 new apartments.

In addition to the new homes, the master plan includes a 22,000 square foot public plaza, 20,000 square feet for a potential public library, up to 2,100 square feet of commercial space, secure bike parking, a new bus zone, and 145 parking spaces for BART riders in a new garage.

Future phases will follow as funding is secured, building toward a vibrant, walkable community centered on transit. “This project exemplifies what we can accomplish when transit, housing, and community priorities align,” said BART Director Barnali Ghosh, whose District 3 includes the station.

“By building high-quality, affordable homes right next to BART, we make it easier for families to thrive while reducing traffic, emissions, and long commutes, strengthening both our neighborhoods and our regional transportation system.”

“This groundbreaking reflects years of collaboration between the City of El Cerrito, BART, and our development partners,” said El Cerrito Mayor Gabe Quinto.