Commentary: New Housing Project Is Unlikely to Be a Major Impact on Mace
There was a letter in the local paper worried about the impact of the new Chiles Road…
Councilmember Carson Talks about 2019 Accomplishments and Disappointments
The Davis City Council is nearing the midpoint in the 2019 year. This is the first full…
My View: Shenanigans or Not, We Need Workforce Housing *AND* R&D Development
I get that it is disconcerting to be called out by your councilmember, especially when it’s the…
Letter: Support Middle Income Housing
By Mary Jo Bryan I have been involved with Davis housing issues for a number of years,…
Council Unanimous in Support of Chiles Road Project, Affordable Housing Stream
In the end, neither the changes to the Affordable Housing ordinance, that enabled the council to approve…
Commentary: Why the Revenue Stream Idea Could Work Better Than Traditional Affordable Housing
The message coming out of the Social Services Commission two weeks ago was clear – but at…
Council to Consider Amendment to Affordable Housing Ordinance
Prior to the council’s consideration of the Chiles Road Apartments, they will be asked to approve an…
Chiles Road Apartments Come to Council
In recent months, the need for workforce housing has been highlighted on the Vanguard and elsewhere. Coming…
Commentary: Commission Got It Wrong – Revenue Stream Is a Good Deal for Davis
Several of the commissioners and public commenters lamented the fact that the projected revenue stream from the…
Social Services Commission Not Ready to Support Changes to Affordable Housing Ordinance
On Monday, the Social Services Commission was unable to support a motion that would have recommended to…
Social Services Commission to Look at Affordable Housing Ordinance Amendment
At last week’s Planning Commission meeting, the Planning Commission recommended forwarding a project to the city council…
My View: We See Again the Need for Affordable Housing in Davis
While the city of Davis will continue to toy with the exact requirements for affordable housing –…
Planning Commission Recommends Chiles Road Project, Pending Affordable Housing Action by Social Services Commission
The Planning Commission was largely supportive of the Chiles Road Project, although wary of jumping the gun…
Analysis: The Need For Workforce Housing Versus Commercial Space
Right before Thanksgiving, the Social Services Commission took up the 3820 Chiles Road project. For the most…
Chiles Apartment Project Presents Its Affordable Plan
The Chiles Road Apartments is designed as “a traditional rental housing project” which means providing predominantly one…
Monday Morning Thoughts: The Road Ahead in Davis
With the passage of Measure L last week, the city of Davis has done a lot to…
