Commentary: Draft EIR Says Denser is Better
Davis, CA – At the end of the day, I still have a lot of issues for…
Draft EIR for Village Finds Denser Project Environmentally Superior Alternative
Davis, CA – This week, the city of Davis released the Draft EIR for the 1800-unit Village…
Commentary: I Agree – We Need to Talk about Density and What It Means for Traffic
Last week, The Davis Citizens Planning Group discussed the issue of density, rightly noting, “density is a term…
Commentary: 2025 Is a Critical Year for Housing in Davis
I want to end my 2024 with some thoughts about… wait for it… housing. Shocking, I know. …
Guest Commentary: Let’s Talk about Density
In our past two articles, we have talked about: The failure of our planning process (largely due…
My View: Building Housing Improves Affordability, Even When the Housing Is on the Upper Levels of the Market
I keep hearing from folks who want to argue that Davis doesn’t need more “unaffordable housing” —but…
Sunday Commentary: Washington Post – Americans Prefer Sprawl to Walkable Neighborhoods, Or Do They?
On Saturday the Washington Post ran a full-length news analysis on an issue that is becoming critical…
Native American Communities Receive $91 Million for Affordable Housing and Homeless Interventions
Sacramento, CA – California Governor announced this week California Native American tribes throughout the state will receive…
Councilmember Will Arnold’s Comments on Village Farms
(Transcribed from his comments – edited for clarity). I also want to thank the applicant team and…
Village Farms Comes Back before Council – Measure J Vote Now Estimated for November 2025
Davis, CA – The Village Farms Project comes back before the Davis City Council on Tuesday. The…
SACOG Report Shows Emerging Trends in Transportation, Housing, and the Economy in the Sacramento Region
Sacramento, CA – This week SACOG (Sacramento Area Council of Governments) announced the release of the 2024…
Guest Commentary: What’s Your Vision for the Future of Davis?
What if: You believe Davis needs more housing, and you understand that there are not enough infill…
Commentary: What a Simple Vision Could Look Like
Yesterday I asked the question: “Should There Be a Community Vision?” As I pointed out in my…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Should There Be a Community Vision?
On Sunday, I received a thoughtful message from Matt Williams noting the lack of discussion in general…
Sunday Commentary: With Deos Likely to Win, Let’s Look at Her on the Housing Issue
Davis, CA – With Friday’s tally, Linda Deos leads with 51.5 percent of the vote and just…
My View: Why I Ended Up Supporting Measure Q
Now that the election is over, I am finally allowed to discuss my personal choice to support…
California Seeks to Improve Public Safety by Reducing Homelessness and Recidivism
Sacramento, CA – This week Governor Newsom launched a first-of-its-kind program to improve public safety — with…
Commentary: Candidate Positions on Measure J Show A Notable Shift on the Issue
In 2020, Davis voters reauthorized Measure J, originally passed in 2000, for a third time until 2030…
2024 Davis City Council Question 8: The Future of Measure J
Every week between now and the November Election, the Vanguard has asked the District 2 Candidates (the…
Sunday Commentary: The Local Elections Are Not Addressing Key Problems
We have watched the battle for Measure Q with some interest. The one competitive council race has…
