Commentary: How Our Downtown Plan Measures Up
Davis has been moving closer to a draft Downtown Plan that figures to transform the downtown –…
Food and Economic Development in Davis: Yolo Food Bank, Part 3 of 3
“The City of Davis has an opportunity to address food insecurity in an innovative and systemic way….
Food and Economic Development in Davis: Yolo Food Bank, Part 2 of 3
“…there exist many disconnects in our food system. Sadly, very little of the food grown in the…
Food and Economic Development in Davis: Yolo Food Bank, Part 1 of 3
“We are looking to provide greater health and well-being for our residents, a more sustainable approach to…
Council to Hear Report on Food and Economic Development in Davis
There was a series of discussions in November and December, facilitated by community members Ann Evans, Deema…
Commentary: Does Mace Mean We Should Forget about MRIC?
The traffic concerns that have emerged along Mace – whether part of the overall traffic problems along the I-80 corridor or generated by structural changes along the southern part of Mace have led some people (probably already inclined to oppose an innovation center) to speculate that any thought of a Mace Ranch Innovation Center should be shelved due to the traffic problems.
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…
Cacao Research Comes to Downtown Davis
Mars, Incorporated, Builds New Collaboration Effort with UC Davis (From Press Release) – Downtown Davis will soon…
Mayor and City Manager Discuss Budget, Economic Development and Other Matters of Concern at the State of the City Address
Mayor Brett Lee and City Manager Mike Webb spoke at the annual Chamber State of the City…
Commentary: Today Mayor Lee Gives the State of the City Address, What Does It Look Like?
At midday today, Mayor Brett Lee will give his first state of the city address. It has…
Guest Commentary: Innovation and Entrepreneurship Programs Are Key to Reaching Climate Resilience and Sustainability in the Agri-Food System
By Leanna Sweha There has been extensive discussion about climate change and the agri-food system, including in…
UC Davis Collaborates with IBM in Aggie Square Launch Facility
“The launch space aligns with the Aggie Square vision of industry, academic, and community collaboration,” said UC Davis Provost Ralph Hexter. “This will enhance the university’s business and social impact, and we’re just getting started.”
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 –…
Monday Morning Thoughts: City Doesn’t Realistically Have 40-60 Years of Available Commercially Zoned Land
Going back to last week’s discussion of available land in the city, my analysis is that once…
Analysis: Pool of Commercial Properties Shrinks Further in Davis If We Eliminate Two Key Sites
Jim Gray said: “If I were living across the street from the property, and was afraid of the unknown, I think a tumbleweed field is the most likely activity for the next ten years.”
Council Discusses Commercial Space Options and Next Steps
On Tuesday night, the city council heard staff’s presentation on available vacant commercially zoned properties in the…
Monday Morning Thoughts: If We Don’t Build It, They Can’t Come
In 2016, we ran a series of analyses showing Davis near the bottom in per capita retail…
My View: Inventory of Commercial Sites Illustrates the Need For Peripheral Innovation Center
The quote from the 2010 Studio 30 report is telling: “The current isolated and dispersed sites that…
Analysis: City to Look at Undeveloped Commercial Property in Davis
As we wait to see if there will be an application for a peripheral innovation center in…
Sunday Commentary: The Big Question For Davis – How Will We Change in 2019 and 2029?
Over the next nine to ten days, the year of 2018 will run its course. We have…
