Commentary: Funding Might Not Be Available for Affordable Housing – But Davis Still Has to Comply with the State
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – There is a realistic concern that has been…
Commentary: The Housing Conversation Starts and Continues Tonight
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – This evening kicks of one of the more…
Letter: SB 10 vs. Measure J
by Georgina Valencia I am always looking for the latest news on the various housing bills that…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Why Starting the Land Discussion about Measure J Amendments Now Is the Best Strategy
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – Over the last week, the Vanguard has had…
Guest Commentary: More Housing, Not Houses
by Alex Achimore We’ve already got plenty of houses, and a huge proportion of them are rolling…
Letter: Incorrect Reading of City’s Municipal Code
by Elaine Roberts Musser The Senior Citizens Commission (SCC) was asked by city staff to weigh in…
Commentary: Will the Council Have the Guts to Put Changes to Measure J to the Voters?
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – Right now it appears at the next council…
Davis Housing Solutions: A Community Conversation…You Are Invited
“Davis Housing Solutions: A Community Conversation,” a forum organized by Interfaith Housing Justice Davis (IHJD) promises to…
Commentary: Why State Action on Measure J Is Probably Inevitable
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – For several years now I have been closely…
Monday Morning Thoughts: First Key Issue About to Drop – Measure J Exemption
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor It may be one of the most important issues facing the…
Council to Decide Whether to Extend Chiles Ranch Development Agreement
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – On April 24, The Planning Commission voted 5-1…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Chiles Ranch Still Has Not Been Developed
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – Last week the Chiles Ranch development agreement extension…
Commentary: Measure J Says Conversion of Ag Land Is Not ‘Necessary’ – But That May Not Be True Any Longer
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – One of the biggest questions Davis will face…
Commentary: How Should the City Engage the Community on Housing?
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – Several years ago, pre-pandemic, DJUSD was facing mounting…
Sunday Commentary: The City Needs to Figure Something Out on Chiles Ranch
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – Chiles Ranch is back! That’s right, this week…
My View: If There Were a Naughty List, Davis Would Be on It
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – Yesterday Governor Newsom announced ten more prohousing communities—bringing…
Commentary: Is Going after Impact Fees an Answer to the Housing Crisis?
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor A few weeks ago when conservative Steve Hilton broke out his…
Commentary: Davis’ Housing Crisis Grows As System Deadlocks
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Dan Walter’s recent column on the state housing trouble (Housing Gap…
Commentary: Council Seeks to Develop Goals for 2024-25 – Including Housing and Economic Development
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor During a recent retreat the council identified six strategic objectives: Striving…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Did You Know They Can Decertify Housing Elements? Plus, Dangers of Walking Have Gone Up
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Revocation of Housing Element Compliance Finding The affluent Bay Area town…
