New Proposal Ups the Density and Dramatically Drops the Number of Single-Family Homes
Davis, CA – Missing in the discussion over the Village Farms project is the impact of shifting…
Councilmember Will Arnold’s Comments on Village Farms
(Transcribed from his comments – edited for clarity). I also want to thank the applicant team and…
Guest Commentary: Back to the Drawing Board – What’s Wrong with the Existing Peripheral Proposals
In our previous article, we discussed our broken planning process and its consequences: How Measure J/R/D effectively…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Paralysis by Analysis?
In a way, the easiest group to deal with are those who somehow do not believe we…
Village Farms Comes Back before Council – Measure J Vote Now Estimated for November 2025
Davis, CA – The Village Farms Project comes back before the Davis City Council on Tuesday. The…
Guest Commentary: What’s Your Vision for the Future of Davis?
What if: You believe Davis needs more housing, and you understand that there are not enough infill…
Commentary: What a Simple Vision Could Look Like
Yesterday I asked the question: “Should There Be a Community Vision?” As I pointed out in my…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Should There Be a Community Vision?
On Sunday, I received a thoughtful message from Matt Williams noting the lack of discussion in general…
Sunday Commentary: With Deos Likely to Win, Let’s Look at Her on the Housing Issue
Davis, CA – With Friday’s tally, Linda Deos leads with 51.5 percent of the vote and just…
My View: Pointing the Finger at UC Davis Will Not Solve Davis’ Housing Dilemma
Davis, CA – Over the past ten years or so there has been a subtle sleight of…
Guest Commentary: National Housing Law Project – Our Visionary Plan for the Next President
The National Housing Law Project published a visionary plan for the next president and administration to fix…
Commentary: Candidate Positions on Measure J Show A Notable Shift on the Issue
In 2020, Davis voters reauthorized Measure J, originally passed in 2000, for a third time until 2030…
2024 Davis City Council Question 8: The Future of Measure J
Every week between now and the November Election, the Vanguard has asked the District 2 Candidates (the…
My View: Apparently Housing Culture Can Be Changed
This week San Francisco, which had become the poster child of the housing crisis and the example…
Sunday Commentary: The Local Elections Are Not Addressing Key Problems
We have watched the battle for Measure Q with some interest. The one competitive council race has…
My View: Housing Costs in Davis and the Region Are a Hidden Driver of the City’s Financial Woes
We have spent a lot of time over the last few weeks discussing City Finance issues ahead…
My View: Norwalk Is a Warning Sign for Other Communities That Are Blocking Housing in California
Davis, CA – This week the hammer from the state of California fell on the City of…
Commentary: Where the Council Candidates Stand on Housing
When the Vanguard asked about what is the most important in our questions of the Davis City…
Davis Council to Weigh in on Inclusionary Housing for Multifamily Developments
Davis, CA – For several years now, the city of Davis has worked to create inclusionary housing…
Commentary: AOC and Senator Smith Propose Solution to Housing Crisis
Arguing, “We can’t wait for the private market alone to solve the housing crisis,” in a NY…
