City of Davis

Op-ed | Setting the Record Straight – Part 1

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.

Davis Unveils Detailed Draft Response to Feedback on Village Farms Project

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.

Community Voices Call for Stability at Davis Respite Center

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.

Monday Morning Commentary: Off Target Doesn’t Mean Failure

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.

Possible Amendments to Measure J/R/D to Be Discussed by Davis City Council

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.