Commentary: ADUs Represent a Chance at Affordability but Also the Need for Zoning Reform
The ongoing affordable housing crisis reveals a stark truth: many homeowners are resorting to unpermitted accessory dwelling…
David M. Greenwald
Articles by David
Monday Morning Thoughts: The CLT Model Presents another Possible Affordable Housing Model
Time recently ran an article on Community Land Trusts and argues that they can help combat the…
Sunday Commentary: Can Davis Do Economic Development? Maybe
On Tuesday, the city of Davis will see the first major roll out of a new economic…
City Seeks to Step Up Economic Development Activities
The City of Davis is laying the groundwork for a transformative economic future with its new Economic…
Commentary: Post-LA Fires, It Will Be Much Harder to Get Fire Budgets under Control
I cringed earlier this month when the Los Angeles mayor was criticized for cutting about $17.5 million…
Commentary: An Additional Benefit of the New G St Configuration
Davis, CA – G Street opened this week to mixed reviews and emotions. The city was quick…
Housing Advocates Blast Trump Admin’s Funding Freeze and Its ‘Harmful Impact on Housing’
The Trump administration’s actions could have a wide-ranging impact on all sorts of federal assistance programs, and…
Ursula Jones Dickson Appointed Alameda DA on Tuesday
On Tuesday, the Alameda County Board of Supervisors appointed Ursula Jones Dickson, a former deputy DA, who…
Ribbon Cut at Grand Opening of G St: Theme Was – This Is a Process and Only Phase 1
Davis, CA – The ribbon was cut on Monday for the Grand Opening at G St. Mayor…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Fires, Disasters, Housing Crisis – This Is the Future
Last week, CalMatters Columnist Dan Walters argued that the fires in LA could end up clobbering the…
Everyday Injustice Podcast Episode 271: Addressing the Opioid Crisis – One Approach in Kentucky
This week on Everyday Injustice, we talk with Amanda Hall, who, as the Senior Director of National…
Sunday Commentary: Biden Commuted a Record Number of People – Did He Go Far Enough?
In the aftermath of Joe Biden’s presidency, there will long be questions about Biden’s record on criminal…
My View: G St Open – It’s a Start
Davis, CA – Walked out of my building yesterday and the fencing had been removed from G…
Council Moves Forward Down Payment Assistance Plan in Concept – With Details to Be Ironed Out in the Process
Davis, CA – City Council took the first step on Tuesday toward creating a down payment assistance…
Everyday Injustice Podcast Episode 270: Impact of Bail on Crime in Los Angeles
This week on Everyday Injustice, we talk with Johanna Lacoe, research director at the California Policy Lab…
Everyday Injustice Podcast Episode 270: Impact of Bail on Crime in Los Angeles
This week on Everyday Injustice, we talk with Johanna Lacoe, research director at the California Policy Lab…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Why a Down Payment Assistance Program Could Be an Important Piece to the Affordability Puzzle
Davis, CA – Addressing affordable housing is pretty tricky. In recent years, the city of Davis has…
Davis Council to Introduce Down Payment Assistance Ordinance
Davis, CA – One of the biggest focuses by the city of Davis on affordable housing is…
Breaking News: Biden Announces Mass Commutations – 2500 Non-violent Drug Offenses
Washington, DC – Outgoing President Joe Biden is making good on some early campaign promises from 2019-20. …
Seven Finalists Selected for Alameda DA Vacancy
Oakland, CA – An initial list of 15 people was reduced to seven by the Alameda Board…
