California Supreme Court Clears Path for UC Berkeley's People's Park Housing Project

The ruling dismisses claims of noise pollution and allows construction of student and homeless housing on the historic site.

UC Berkeley plans to build housing for 1,100 students and 125 homeless individuals at People's Park.
The court's decision overturns a previous appellate ruling that required noise impact studies.
A new state law, AB 1307, played a key role in the court's unanimous decision.
Over 60% of the 2.8-acre site will remain as open park space.
The park has been a focal point for protests and counterculture movements since 1969.