Monday Morning Thoughts: UC Experts Call for Legislative Reforms to Strengthen Housing Accountability
As California continues to grapple with its persistent housing shortage, leading scholars and experts are urging the…
Sunday Commentary: Is Davis Adding Sufficient Housing? A Reality Check on the City’s Growth and Affordability Crisis
The City of Davis has long grappled with the challenges of housing affordability and availability. As the…
Housing Action Coalition Sues Lafayette for Defying State Housing Law
LAFAYETTE, CA – The Housing Action Coalition (HAC) and Farella Braun + Martel LLP have filed a…
Analysis: The Decline of Single-Family Home Development in Davis over the Last Two Decades
Over the past 15 to 20 years, Davis has seen a notable decline in the construction of…
Davis Releases Housing Element Annual Progress Report, Highlighting Challenges and Future Goals
Davis, CA – The City of Davis has released its Housing Element Annual Progress Report for 2024,…
Monday Morning Thoughts: General Plan Update… Moving at the Speed of a Bullet Train
Davis, CA – A few years ago, there was a suggestion that Davis wait to put projects…
Commentary: Measure Q Results Show Flawed Reasoning by Council, May Put City Behind Eight Ball on Housing
When the city council discussed the timing of housing projects going to the voters, they argued that…
My View: Pointing the Finger at UC Davis Will Not Solve Davis’ Housing Dilemma
Davis, CA – Over the past ten years or so there has been a subtle sleight of…
State Takes Action Against Norwalk on Housing, Shelter Ban
Sacramento, CA – In a drastic step, the state announced this week it is decertifying the City…
Sunday Commentary: State Needs a More Impactful Stick to Enforce Housing Laws in Places Like Davis
Davis, CA – A Sacramento Bee opinion writer makes a pretty good point when she argues in…
State Announces Settlement with Elk Grove, Resolves Unlawful Denial of Supportive Housing Project
Sacramento, CA – The state of California on Wednesday announced a settlement with the City of Elk…
My View: Davis Is Falling Behind on Housing Progress According to One Tracker
Davis, CA – This week, YIMBY Law introduced its Fair Housing Element Tracker. Buried within my article…
YIMBY Law Launches Housing Element Dashboard to Track Compliance and Housing Production – Davis Is Making Slow Progress
San Francisco, CA – YIMBY Law announced on Wednesday that it has launched a dashboard that tracks…
Commentary: Another One to Watch – Lawsuit in San Mateo
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor My advice to folks in Davis is to watch what is…
Lawsuit Challenges San Mateo’s Housing Element
Special to the Vanguard San Mateo, CA – On Thursday, the Housing Action Coalition (HAC) and Farella…
California Secures Order Holding Huntington Beach Accountable for Flouting Housing Element Laws
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento, CA – California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Governor Gavin…
Commentary: Why State Action on Measure J Is Probably Inevitable
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – For several years now I have been closely…
Commentary: Measure J Says Conversion of Ag Land Is Not ‘Necessary’ – But That May Not Be True Any Longer
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – One of the biggest questions Davis will face…
State Reaches Agreement with Malibu on Compliance with State’s Housing Element Law
Malibu to update housing plan by September 2024 for development of 79 additional housing units By Vanguard…
Commentary: Council Seeks to Develop Goals for 2024-25 – Including Housing and Economic Development
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor During a recent retreat the council identified six strategic objectives: Striving…