Comments Invited on Scope of Long Range Development Plan EIR
(From UC Davis Press Release) Quick Summary Environmental review is next step in updating the campus’ s…
Ramos Responds to Vanguard MRIC EIR Certification Column
On Monday morning, the Vanguard had a provocative column, arguing that, while it believes the city needs…
Monday Morning Thoughts: MRIC Should Not Ask for Certification of EIR without a Project
Here we go again. The Vanguard believes that the city needs an innovation center at Mace. It…
Should Council Certify MRIC EIR in Absence of a Project?
In the spring of 2016, following a rejection of a mixed-use proposal by the city council, the…
Another View of the LRDP Process
by Dan Carson I have reviewed the draft “LRDP Interests Framework” that you will be discussing on…
Commentary: Planning by Litigation Run Amuck
This week the Vanguard has reported on the settlement between Michael Harrington and the developers of the…
CEQA Suit Attempts to Block Field & Pond
The Board of Supervisors twice had to approve an event permit for the Field & Pond event…
Nishi Lost, So Why Is the Lawsuit Against It Going Forward?
There have been a number of lawsuits filed against projects in Davis this year. Back on July…
Lincoln40 Prepares for Draft EIR, Scoping Meeting
Next Thursday, September 15, at 6 pm, the city of Davis will conduct a public scoping meeting…
Tuleyome’s Letter Opposing a Negative Declaration at Field & Pond
Following the Vanguard’s article on Wednesday on the Field & Pond dispute, Bob Schneider submitted Tuleyome’s letter…
Council Looks to Take First Steps toward General Plan Update
During the council campaign several candidates indicated their support for a general plan update, and when Robb…
Student Housing Concerns Come Out During Sterling Discussion
The main purpose of the item on Tuesday night on Sterling dealt with the structuring of alternatives…
Commentary: The First Answer Doesn’t Have to Be NO
The Mace Ranch Innovation Center (MRIC) proposal coming back to council has lit up a normally low…
Sunday Commentary: Lack of Trust Slowing Us Down
The school board has a saying, we move at the speed of trust. It is a phrase…
Council to Consider EIR Project Alternatives for Sterling
The city of Davis has shifted course on the proposed Sterling Apartment project on 5th Street. Originally…
November Vote Sought on Scaled Down MRIC Project
When Mace Ranch Innovation Center (MRIC) developers put the project on pause, the community had every reason…
Guest Commentary: Downtown Traffic Will Also Get Much Worse with Nishi
By Dan Cornford The debate about the traffic impacts of the Nishi project has mostly focused on…
Can We Really Trust a Study?
By Rob White Using data – or even a study – to support one’s point or argument,…
Analysis: Is There a Mutually Agreeable Path Forward on Sterling?
Two weeks ago, the city made the right call by forgoing a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND, or…
City Backtracks on Neg Dec For Sterling
Two weeks ago, it appeared that the city was going to attempt to push through a Mitigated…