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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.

Funding related to the TOD will also improve the surrounding area’s bike lanes and street parking management. Phase One – the Parcel A South building – will construct 70 homes for qualifying low-income individuals and families earning 30% to 60% of the Contra Costa County Area Median Income.

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.”