The Lack of Vision Paradox, Part II
On Sunday, I published a column, “The Lack of Vision Paradox, Part I.” In it, I argued…
Sunday Commentary II: The Lack of Vision Paradox, Part I
In her debut column with the Vanguard, UC Davis Chancellor Linda Katehi put forth a vision: “UC…
Council Reaffirms Support in the Abstract For a Community Farm Concept
The Davis City Council, while reaffirming their commitment to creating one or more community farms, left open…
Addressing (Some of the) Concerns of the Binning Neighbors
On Thursday the Vanguard met with four members of an eight-person group selected to represent the Binning…
Design Innovation Centers for the 21st Century
by Susan Rainier, AIA The city of Davis is reviewing and analyzing three innovation center proposals. The…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Urban Farm, Binning and Alternative Conflict Resolution
What Should the City Do About Mace 25? As we reported on Saturday, the Davis City Council…
Residents of Binning Prepare to Fight Against Innovation Park Proposal
They are not residents of the city of Davis, but some have lived in this community since…
My View: Vote on CFD Represents A Lost Opportunity For Community
When the Davis City Council voted 3-2 Tuesday to move the CFD (Community Facilities District) forward, the…
Jumpstart Davis With Another Successful Event
The fourth Jumpstart Davis event drew another large and diverse group of people. The theme focused a…
Fourth Jumpstart Event Focuses on Biotech Startups
Tonight will be the fourth monthly Jumpstart Davis meeting. Tonight at 6:30 pm at Sophia’s Thai Kitchen…
Coworking Comes to Davis
by Daniel Parrella, Michael Bisch, Bill Habicht, Matthew Miller, and Alex Rossbach Startups frequently clash with the…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Mayors For Freedom to Marry; CFDs and Parcel Taxes; Innovative Communities
Will Davis Join Mayors for Freedom to Marry? According to the staff report, Mayor Wolk received a…
Monday Morning Thoughts: The Economic Present and Future in Davis
A piece written in the local paper this week got me thinking about the economic development landscape…
Council to Form Subcommittee on Innovation Parks and Community Choice EnergyAdvisory Committee
Two of the critical issues facing the council are the handling of the innovation parks and Nishi,…
From Innovation Parks to Innovative Buildings
By Susan Rainier Last spring, the city of Davis received three responses from developers to its request for expressions…
Sunday Commentary: The Object Lessons of Davis Diamonds
Davis Diamonds owners Hilde Aune and James Major write in a letter published in the local paper…
Commentary: Housing is the Third Rail
I was reading a recent letter to the editor. It is short, but it raises some interesting…
Are We Doing Enough to Promote Economic Development and Startups in Davis?
It has been an exciting few weeks here in Davis in the area of startups and economic…
Commentary: Who Will Take Responsibility For Traffic on Richards?
It is 9 AM on a weekday in Davis, and a newcomer driving on Richards Blvd. northbound…
Jumpstart Davis Maintains Its Momentum, Moves Forward with Goals
Sometimes it is easy to have initial success with a new venture, and the real question is…
