Groups That Helped to Take Down Councilmember Greenwald, Back in the Fray
In May of 2012, an independent expenditure group backed by Sacramento-based unions the Plumbers & Pipefitters Local…
Assessing the Nature and Severity of the Health Risks at Nishi
Much of the concern about the air quality issues at Nishi focus around the work of Thomas…
Letter from SACOG on the Proposed Plan for the MRIC
The following is a letter dated November 17 to Davis City Manager Dirk Brazil from Mike McKeever,…
Expert Questions the Air Quality at Nishi
At October’s Planning Commission meeting, Thomas Cahill, a professor emeritus of Physics and Atmospheric Sciences, testified, “If…
Monday Morning Thoughts: What Should the Goal of Nishi Be?
Last week, the Davis City Council pushed back on Nishi, arguing the need for access and, as…
Harrington Provides City with Engineer’s Criticism of Nishi Draft EIR
In a bold move, former Davis City Councilmember Michael Harrington has furnished a report from Daniel Smith,…
Analysis: Nishi Touts Sustainability, But Its Success Will Rest on Traffic Impacts and Mitigation
The Nishi Gateway project is comprised of two distinctly separate but adjoining areas which total 57.7 acres….
City Releases Draft EIR of Nishi, Touted As Model for Sustainable Low-Carbon Land Use Development
The city of Davis has released its third major report following last month’s release of the Mace…
Long Awaited Fiscal Impact Report Shows MRIC with Potential $2.2 Million in Revenue at Buildout
Both the city and the Mace Ranch Innovation Center Developers were touting the findings of the long-awaited…
Nishi Touts Sustainability Implementation Plan Ahead of Draft EIR Release
In a press release from the Nishi developers, ahead of Thursday’s release of the Nishi Draft EIR,…
My View: Why is Mace Developer Leading on Housing?
When the city of Davis in May of 2014 issued its Request for Expressions of Interest (RFEI),…
Innovation Center Draft EIR Concludes Housing Alternative Greatly Reduces Environmental Impacts
On Thursday, the city of Davis released the Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) for the Mace Ranch…
SACOG Believes Benicia EIR Understates Risk of Oil Train Explosions
The Sacramento Bee this morning is reporting that a draft letter released by SACOG (Sacramento Area Council…
