My View: Time to Reconsider MRIC As an Innovation Center with Workforce Housing
This year was – or at least should be – a game changer in terms of the…
Davis Chamber Appoints Schroer as New Executive Director
(From press release) The Board of Directors of the Davis Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce…
Workforce Housing Proposed at University Research Park
In October 2016, the newly renamed University Research Park was purchased by Fulcrum Property. Now, nearly two…
My View: Why a Smart Growth Approach to Downtown Redevelopment Is the Wise Course
The city of Davis is suffering from a number of simultaneous challenges. Over the last few years,…
Analysis: Where Does the Davis Downtown Need Improvement?
As the discussion about the Davis Downtown has gone on, there seems to be emerging a variety…
Kana Company – First Cannabis Dispensary Opens in Davis
On Friday at 4:20 pm, the Kana Company, located at 1605 Second Street next to Toad Hollow…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Key Questions Moving Forward on the Davis Downtown
On Tuesday, the council will receive an update to the progress of the Davis Downtown Plan. While…
Sunday Commentary: Davis is Forward Thinking… On Cannabis
While the voters of the city of Davis overwhelmingly supported the legalization of recreational cannabis, I must…
New Cannabis Dispensaries Featured in September Chamber Luncheon
Before the council even approved cannabis dispensaries in Davis, the Davis Chamber was supportive of the new…
Sunday Commentary: As We Change City Planning Leadership – We Should Figure Out Economic Development
A lot of changes are in the works for the city. This week we have seen three…
Commentary: Five Problems Our Council Needs to Address This Term
The last Davis City Council needs more credit than they have received so far. Maybe it was…
Commentary: Improving Relations with University Holds the Key
In Sunday’s column, the effort was made to look beyond the simple issue of student housing with…
State Of California Approves First Retail Cannabis Business License In Davis
F Street Dispensary scheduled to open to public in September (From Press Release) — On Friday, July…
Davis Downtown: Is an Enhanced Town Square the Way To Go?
Looking through the notes from the recent Downtown Charrette, it seemed like there was a lot of…
Council Looks to Approve First Mobile Cannabis Delivery Dispensary
A few weeks ago, the city council approved five commercial cannabis dispensaries that would open in the…
Commentary: Properly Designing the Downtown Can Pave the Way to a Bright Future
The evolving discussion over the future of the Davis Downtown is critical to the future of Davis. …
Sunday Commentary: Who Will Lead on Economic Development?
Tomorrow will be a new day in Davis as we say goodbye to Robb Davis and Rochelle…
Sunday Commentary: No Need to Reinvent the Wheel on Economic Development, We Already Have the Plan
In the weeks that have followed the June election, the Vanguard has met with pretty much the…
Commentary: Aggie Deal is a Reminder that We Have to Step Up
The future of Davis is at stake and some may not even realize it. Is Davis going…
Monday Morning Thoughts: The Biggest Challenges for the Next Council
As I stated this past weekend, I believe the current council from 2016 to 2018 has been…
