After years of planning and coordination, UC Berkeley has officially broken ground on a new parking structure designed to better support the daily needs of students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Developed in partnership with Clark Pacific, the structure will provide more than 600 parking spaces—including 66 equipped for electric vehicle (EV) charging—and will play a key role in maintaining campus access while supporting the forthcoming Clean Energy Campus Utility Improvement Project.
Construction is expected to be completed in just over a year, aided by the use of prefabricated building components that allow for faster, more efficient assembly. Once open, the facility will be integrated into the university's existing parking system and available to both permit holders and daily users.
The project responds to a long-standing need for parking on campus. Over the past decade, UC Berkeley has removed more than 1,000 parking spaces to make way for new academic buildings, student housing, and research facilities. The new structure also replaces an aging and undersized lot that had reached the end of its service life.
Leadership from campus and Clark Pacific break ground on the new Bancroft Parking Structure on June 26, 2025.
Image: Clark Pacific / UC Berkeley Capital Strategies
Clark Pacific—a national leader in prefabricated building systems—is leading construction of the new facility. By manufacturing structural components offsite, Clark Pacific is able to reduce on-site activity, accelerate the construction timeline, and minimize disruption to the surrounding area.
The new structure includes built-in capacity for future EV expansion and incorporates design features that enhance pedestrian safety. Its rooftop—once home to tennis courts—will now support critical mechanical equipment for the adjacent Clean Energy Campus Utility Improvement Project. It has also been designed to accommodate solar panels in the future.
While the structure will not include replacement tennis courts, the university is actively exploring options for additional recreational facilities as part of long-term campus planning. No additional tennis courts are currently planned for removal.
"This project is about more than just parking," said Kyle Gibson, campus spokesperson. "It's about investing in long-term access, resilience, and the functionality of our central campus. While we continue to encourage transit, cycling, and other alternatives, we also recognize that reliable parking remains essential for many members of our community. This structure is part of a broader strategy to support how people get to, from, and around campus."
The new Bancroft Parking Structure is anticipated to open during the fall 2026 semester.
