The Davis Citizens Planning Group has proposed a vision for a sustainable, transit-oriented development of the city, which would provide affordable, energy-efficient housing and reduce car traffic.
The City of Davis has released its version of the Muslim, Arab, and Palestinian and Allies (MAPA) recommendations, which have been met with opposition from far-right Jewish organizations, despite the original recommendations being non-controversial if applied to any other marginalized group.
The City of Davis is inviting community members to participate in the second public workshop for the Davis 2050 General Plan Update on April 30, to discuss land use and mobility concepts that will help determine how the city addresses future housing, jobs, transportation and growth needs.
The mayor of Davis issued a statement in response to allegations of sexual misconduct involving César Chávez, and the city announced it will cancel its annual celebration honoring the late farmworker leader.
Davis has experienced a decline in its young adult population due to a policy of restrictive growth, resulting in a lack of housing for younger families and a potential impact on the local K-12 schools.
The City of Davis has issued permits for 805 single-family homes, 1,596 multi-family rental units, 262 accessory dwelling units, and 155 multi-family ownership units over the past 17 years, with a significant decrease in housing production in 2025 compared to recent years.
The City of Davis is attempting to grow its tax base through a comprehensive economic development strategy, while preserving its small-city, university-oriented identity and generating sufficient revenue to sustain services, infrastructure and community priorities.
Measure V, a proposed development of the Village Farms project, has been placed on the ballot by the Davis City Council and is now in the public phase, setting the stage for a consequential land-use vote in Davis.
The Village Farms Davis project has been falsely accused of having adverse environmental impacts, but data and facts show that it is designed to meet or exceed environmental standards and will not have any significant negative effects on the surrounding area.
The Davis City Council will consider a resolution to end the city’s engagement with companies owned or controlled by Elon Musk and encourage CalPERS to divest from those firms.
The Davis City Council is considering relocating the Davis Daytime Respite Center due to potential set-up costs ranging from $150,000 to $2.75 million, and is weighing various operational models and performance measures before making a decision.
Measure J has been in place for 25 years and has not produced better projects or outcomes, instead resulting in a slow-motion stalemate and growing vulnerability for Davis.
Alberto Preciado has been appointed as Finance Director for the City of Davis, bringing with him 18 years of experience in the government finance sector.
The Village Farms project in Davis lacks a comprehensive flood plan and relies on unproven engineering design principles, posing a major flood risk to the city and its residents.
The City of Davis and the Human Relations Commission will host the 32nd annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on January 19th, featuring speakers, musical performances, an art exhibit, and a march to promote democracy, freedom of speech, and unity.
The City of Davis has released a partial draft response to comments on the Village Farms Davis project’s Environmental Impact Report, which addresses concerns raised by residents, environmental groups, housing advocates and regional agencies regarding the conversion of farmland, traffic, flood risk, hazardous materials and greenhouse gas emissions.
The Davis Respite Center has provided a critical daytime refuge for unhoused individuals in Davis since 2020, offering internet access, laundry services, and medical assistance, while the city is evaluating cost, service quality, and a housing-first approach as it considers long-term funding and potential relocation.
Despite the challenges of the statewide housing mandates, California cities are making progress in increasing housing production, as evidenced by the recent approval of the first project under San José’s new streamlined infill policy and the progress of Fresno’s Southeast Development Area plan.
The City of Davis has recirculated a portion of the Village Farms DEIR due to a report indicating that the City’s Wastewater Treatment Plant is nearing maximum capacity and needs to be upgraded, and the process is legally compliant with CEQA and State Regulations.
The Davis City Council is discussing potential amendments to Measure J/R/D, a voter-approved ordinance that requires citywide elections before agricultural or open space land can be converted to urban use, with the goal of exempting certain types of projects, such as affordable housing, and potentially reducing costs by placing the measure on the November 2026 general election ballot.