More than a century ago, Berkeley became the first in the country to designate some neighborhoods as off-limits to anything but single-family homes. Today the City Council is considering a historic reversal: allowing small apartments throughout most of Berkeley. KQED housing affordability editor Erin Baldassari explains.

<p>More than a century ago, Berkeley became the first in the country to designate some neighborhoods as off-limits to anything but single-family homes. Today the City Council is considering a historic reversal: allowing small apartments throughout most of Berkeley. KQED housing affordability editor Erin Baldassari explains.</p>

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<p>KQED serves the people of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media. We provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone; and engage audiences to share their stories.</p>