Commentary: Change Will Happen in This Community, We Need to Figure Out the Best Way to Direct It
In the middle of the debate over policies, a bigger point has emerged which is what is…
Commentary: The City Still Needs a Hotel Conference Center
In September 2015, the council voted 5-0 to approve an Embassy Suites Hotel Conference center on Richards…
Monday Morning Thoughts: A Further Look at MRIC
As I noted over the weekend, if MRIC should come back before the council, we would hope…
Barry Broome Speaks at Davis City Council (Video)
On November 26, Barry Broome, the director of Greater Sacramento spoke to the Davis City Council and…
My View: A Quick Look At Revenue From Innovation Centers
We have been talking about the impact of Economic Development in Davis for nearly a decade now…
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…
Sunday Commentary: City Signals It Is Serious about Economic Development
Back in 2014, it looked like the city of Davis was finally going to break through on…
Feeney Returns After Eight Months Away As Assistant City Manager
In April, Community Development Director Ashley Feeney announced he was leaving his post after a little over…
Commentary: Economic Development Needs to Work with Community Strengths and Values
When the idea of innovation centers first came forward in Davis, I was at best lukewarm on…
Barry Broome Pushes Economic Development Opportunities for Davis, Notion of Davis 2050
Barry Broome, the CEO from Greater Sacramento came to Davis City Council on Tuesday night and delivered…
Analysis: Consultant Recommends Moving Away From Commercial at 3820 Chiles
One of the challenges for Davis is that Davis has competing needs – on the one hand…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Declining Quality of Life in Davis without Intervention
Yesterday the Vanguard ran two separated but really related articles – the first expressed commentary on a…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Economic Development Opportunities Still Await Davis if We Want Them
When the city looked to develop economically, they chose to look toward a variety of high-tech, university…
Sunday Commentary: Is the Cost of Labor Peace Too High for Davis?
This week, the city of Davis put to bed the longest contract dispute in the city, which…
My View: Time to Reconsider MRIC As an Innovation Center with Workforce Housing
This year was – or at least should be – a game changer in terms of the…
Workforce Housing Proposed at University Research Park
In October 2016, the newly renamed University Research Park was purchased by Fulcrum Property. Now, nearly two…
Guest Commentary: Make “Sustainable Food” the Economic Engine of Downtown Davis
By Anya & Richard McCann, Cool Cuisine Many communities around the region, such as Sacramento and Woodland,…
My View: Why a Smart Growth Approach to Downtown Redevelopment Is the Wise Course
The city of Davis is suffering from a number of simultaneous challenges. Over the last few years,…
Analysis: Where Does the Davis Downtown Need Improvement?
As the discussion about the Davis Downtown has gone on, there seems to be emerging a variety…
Council Listens to Update on Davis Downtown – Focuses on Housing, Economic Development, and Sustainability
The Davis City Council on Tuesday night received their first update on the Downtown Plan – there…
