Monday Morning Thoughts: Sobering Answer on Economic Development
At last week’s forum I asked a question of Danielle Casey that seemed straightforward but at the…
Analysis: The Story of Davis – Lack of Jobs for UCD Grads, Lack of Space for Commercial Projects
Last night the Vanguard hosted a discussion on Economic Development. The event featured Danielle Casey, the Executive…
Commentary: Davis, Sacramento Region Poised to Take Advantage of Economic Development Opportunity
The cost of living in the Bay Area is creating opportunity for other areas to take advantage…
Greater Sacramento Will Present on the Future of High Tech Economic Development on Wednesday
One of the big questions facing Davis is the future of high tech economic development. It is…
My View: Sutter’s Planned Expansion Big News for Davis
During a time of the year when it seems like the only news is bad news, Davis…
Commentary: We Need to Have a Discussion on Economic Development
Right now the city of Davis is a community that really sits on the edge. On the…
The Future of High Tech Economic Development in Davis
This event will be a discussion of the future of economic development in Davis. The featured speaker will…
Guest Commentary: Opposition to the Proposed Astound Contract
By Lorenzo Kristov I urge the City Council not to approve the proposed Astound contract. The contract…
The Future of Clean Energy – Sierra Energy Gets $33 Million in Funding to Make It So
After years of seeking to develop the technology and get the funding, the Davis company Sierra Energy…
Council Set to Approve Astound Fiber-Optic Agreement Despite Community Opposition
Back in February, staff pulled a proposed agreement with Astound Broadband off the agenda. That agreement is…
Commentary: We Need Economic Development While Addressing Income Inequality Regionally
When I first started looking into the prospects for economic development, there were several key factors that…
Monday Morning Thoughts: City Fiscal Picture More Fixable than Schools
Yesterday’s Sunday Commentary breaks down the school district’s long term fiscal picture – and based on that…
Where Do Recent Development Projects Stand?
The city council has approved a number of projects in recent years. Recently Lincoln40 was given a…
Analysis: The Promise of Economic Development for Davis
It was late 2010, the city of Davis was still reeling from the effects of the Great…
Commentary: City or Schools – Who Has the Toughest Road Ahead on Funding?
As I have been talking about for at least the last year, there is a bumpy road…
Analysis: Sacramento’s Emergence in Economic Development Can Only Help Davis
The efforts of Sacramento are starting to pay off and the push will only help Davis as…
My View: Addressing Housing Issues at ARC Including the Possibility of Co-Housing Models
While we still do not have a specific housing proposal, from the Vanguard interview last week with…
Applicant Explains His Thinking on Aggie Research Campus
Last week, the applicants for a commercial development east of Mace Boulevard submitted a letter to the…
Guest Commentary: Introducing the Aggie Research Campus
by Dan Ramos Several years ago, Ramco Enterprises along with our partners, Buzz Oates and Reynolds &…
Commentary: Rebranding MRIC as Aggie Research Campus… with Housing
After five years and a number of false starts, MRIC (Mace Ranch Innovation Center) needed a rebrand,…
