$100 million Berkeley apartment project breaks ground


Mill Creek Residential broke ground today on what will be the biggest residential project under construction in Berkeley — with a price tag over $100 million.

The 2133 University Ave. site, called Modera Acheson Commons, will encompass about an acre of the city's downtown and include 205 apartments. Completion will require a mix of restoration work and new construction across three buildings.

It’s about two blocks from both the university and the Downtown Berkeley BART station, making it sought-after…

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