Why Innovation Districts Matter
This week, I stumbled upon an article in EfficientGov’s blog entitled, “Why Innovation Districts Matter.” It is…
Mayor Wolk Calls State of the City “Very Strong”
Mayor Dan Wolk on Tuesday afternoon delivered his first State of the City address as Mayor of…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Moving Into 2015
Now that New Year’s and the holidays are over, I want to refocus on three critical issues…
Commentary: Backsliding Into 2015, Biggest Local Concerns Going Forward
New Year’s Day is a time of rebirth, where we remember the past year and prepare for…
Looking Ahead: Ten Key Issues for 2015
We can look back at 2014 as bringing us some surprising happenings on the local scene. Who…
Sunday Commentary: Davis Tech Industry Demonstrates Need for Space to Grow
City of Davis Chief Innovation Officer Rob White notes the good news – Davis’ tech community is…
My View: Why Do We Need Innovation Parks?
Right now we are looking at a spring 2016 vote date for a Measure R vote on…
City Puts Out RFP For Yolo Rail Relocation Economic Impact Studies
On Tuesday, the City of Davis put out a Request for Proposals (RFP) “from parties interested in…
Productive Six Months in the City
by Dan Wolk and Robb Davis Happy Holidays! This month, we will provide an update on our…
Vanguard Commentary: The City At Crossroads
Shakespeare once wrote, “Parting is such sweet sorrow.” Yesterday, Rob White wrote what may well turn out…
Jumpstart Davis with a Strong Second Event Featuring Local Startups
The second Jumpstart Davis event drew two more speakers to talk about their experiences, as the organizers…
It Starts in Our Core
by Rob White As my last regular article for the Vanguard, I wanted to leave you with…
Council Weighs in on the Housing Issue at the Innovation Parks
Community Development Director Mike Webb on Tuesday night explained to the Davis City Council that right now,…
Why I Want an Innovation Park in Davis
By Jason Taormino “What will an innovation park do for Davis?” Many Davis voters, likely a majority…
Sunday Commentary: Assessing The Case For Housing at the Innovation Parks
It is the proverbial third rail of Davis – a discussion of housing. Everyone has tried to…
Council Receives Update on Innovation Parks, Asked to Approve Guiding Principles, Alternatives
On Tuesday, the council will receive a major update on the status of two innovation park applications,…
The Seven Wins of Innovation
by Rob White In an article published in the Harvard Business Review in August 2002, author Peter…
Commentary: State of the City
If I were to be asked to deliver the State of the City Address, I might take…
Cultivating Innovation
by Rob White There are many good articles and books regarding innovation and how it works, some…
Commentary: Chamber Creates Ambitious Plan Foreshadowing Community Innovation Park Discussions
At Tuesday’s Chamber of Commerce luncheon, newly-installed Chamber CEO Matt Yancey unveiled a very ambitious plan. Matt…
