The Cost Side of the Net Revenue Equation Also Important at MRIC
The Vanguard has been critical of the fiscal analysis, questioning whether the $2.2 million in net revenue…
Analysis: Is There a Way to Move Forward on Economic Development?
I read a recent letter to the local paper which started out, “We seem to be at…
Area 52 Presents a New Opportunity for Davis’ Innovation Ecosystem
Early this month, Tim Keller unveiled to the community the concept of Area 52, at the Vanguard…
Commentary: Can the Council Push For Better Projects?
In some ways, I’m sure I will hear from various councilmembers that this is an unfair question….
Monday Morning Thoughts: Why Nishi Doesn’t Go Far Enough
Nishi is an interesting project from one perspective – it seems people either love it or they…
My View: Is $2.2 Million Enough Revenue For Voters to Pass Innovation Park?
The city and the developers were quick to tout the economic analysis showing that the Mace Ranch…
Analysis: Nishi Touts Sustainability, But Its Success Will Rest on Traffic Impacts and Mitigation
The Nishi Gateway project is comprised of two distinctly separate but adjoining areas which total 57.7 acres….
City Releases Draft EIR of Nishi, Touted As Model for Sustainable Low-Carbon Land Use Development
The city of Davis has released its third major report following last month’s release of the Mace…
Long Awaited Fiscal Impact Report Shows MRIC with Potential $2.2 Million in Revenue at Buildout
Both the city and the Mace Ranch Innovation Center Developers were touting the findings of the long-awaited…
Nishi Touts Sustainability Implementation Plan Ahead of Draft EIR Release
In a press release from the Nishi developers, ahead of Thursday’s release of the Nishi Draft EIR,…
Analysis: A Look at the Future of Economic Development in Davis
This week we asked the question of how Davis is benefiting from entrepreneurs, startups, and tech transfer….
Where Will the Future Take Us…
Unfortunately, in the midst of some of our greatest accomplishments, we are forced to double and triple…
Commentary: Council Deals with Draft EIR, Now Needs to Take Housing Off Table
The Davis City Council on Tuesday made the decision to extend the EIR deadline for the Mace…
Last Night and the Future of the Vanguard
We had a very successful event last night. It was a good-sized audience of people who are…
Commentary: Council’s Move Allows Us to Engage in Further Discussion
Last night the Davis City Council voted to grant an extension to the comment period for the…
After Mace Developer Agrees to Extension, Council Supports It Unanimously
It started Tuesday afternoon, as developer Dan Ramos emailed a letter to council stating, “Over the course…
Analysis: Two Issues Loom on Mace Ranch Innovation Center
Responding to feedback from the public last week, the Davis City Council will take up the issue…
Tonight at 9 PM Last Chance to Purchase Tickets Online For September 2 Event
On Saturday, we received word that our donation vendor, which we have been using since 2007, is…
Monday Morning Thoughts – Never the Twain Shall Meet?
In yesterday’s column lamenting the loss of Chamber CEO Matt Yancey, I wrote, “I have called on…
Sunday Commentary: Reflection on the Loss of Matt Yancey and the State of Davis
It is easy to overstate things and we must guard against that. But I think it is…
