Sunday Commentary: Does Davis Really Control Its Own Destiny?
Mike Fitch in his book on Davis, Growing Pains, describes Mace Ranch as “a disturbing challenge.” He…
Commentary: How Potent An Issue Will Water Be for the Innovation Parks?
The questions are already starting to occur as the drought situation increases from urgent to crisis –…
Commentary: Will Innovation Parks Come Down to the Assessment of the City Budget?
Davis has a strong slow growth legacy embodied within the passage and renewal of Measure J/Measure R,…
University Host Communities Face Financial Challenges
By Doby Fleeman Following yesterday’s article, which discussed common attributes of university host communities, this week we…
University Host Communities Face Financial Challenges
by Doby Fleeman Across the globe, communities that host world-class research universities share much in common. Most…
Analysis: UC Davis as Driver For Transforming Davis
Last week’s column by UC Davis Chancellor Linda Katehi presented us with a view of what has…
What Does Economic Development Mean To You?
By Matt Yancey Economic development. It’s a term that we hear a lot. The trouble is it…
Analysis: Lessons for the Innovation Parks
When Wildhorse Ranch was placed on the ballot, one of the critical early points made by the…
March Jumpstart Event – Part Two
The March Jumpstart Davis event featured four new presentations, including Bret Hewitt from CxORE, Paul Katsch from…
Another Successful Jumpstart Event – Part One
The March Jumpstart Davis event featured four new presentations, including Bret Hewitt from CxORE, Paul Katsch from…
What is Your Vision for the Future of Davis?
In the next 12 months or so, the Davis voters will engage in a large discussion over…
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…