Revitalization Revealed: Exploring Berkeley's Fourth Street and the Future of Spenger's Fish Grotto

Join CREW East Bay, Studio KDA, and Jamestown Development for a walking tour of Berkeley’s vibrant Fourth Street shopping district. Meet at Studio KDA for the scoop before embarking on a guided stroll to explore the block, including the ongoing redevelopment of the historic Spenger’s Fish Grotto.

From its origins as a residential neighborhood to a failed industrial park, to a thriving retail and small-business enclave, this area boasts a fascinating history and continues to evolve. We’ll wrap up with happy hour at Tacubaya on 4th and Delaware.

*Please note this is a walking tour and will require walking several blocks and being on one’s feet for some time. Please contact us if you’d like to attend and need accommodations.

Agenda
4:00 – 4:10p: Meet at Studio KDA (1810 Sixth St)

4:10 – 4:35p: The story of 4th Street / Spenger’s

4:35 – 4:45p: Walk about two blocks to 4th & Hearst

4:45 – 5:15p: Explore the block, discuss redevelopment strategy, Makers’ Row, lessons learned, etc.

5:15 – 5:30p: Tour vacant Spenger’s space, discuss approach & brainstorms

5:30 – 5:40p: Walk to Tacubaya (1782 Fourth St)

5:40 – 6:15p: Happy Hour at Tacubaya