Monday Morning Thoughts: Did You Know They Can Decertify Housing Elements? Plus, Dangers of Walking Have Gone Up
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Revocation of Housing Element Compliance Finding The affluent Bay Area town…
Commentary: Housing Production Continues to Fall Well Short
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis- In early March, the city of Davis put out its…
Court Orders La Cañada Flintridge to Follow State Housing Law and Process Affordable Housing Project Application
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento, CA – A court ruled on Monday that the City…
My View: City Housing Element Update Illustrates Housing Crisis
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – The city of Davis will have an item…
Davis (Finally) to Embark on a General Plan Update
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – Calling it a process that “has been long…
Monday Morning Thoughts: The Hard Part Begins on Housing
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – Davis got relatively good news at the end…
Davis’ Housing Element Finally Approved
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – The third time indeed was the proverbial charm. …
Commentary: Davis Avoids Both the ‘Naughty’ and ‘Nice’ Lists on Housing… for Now
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento, CA – The Governor’s office put out a press release…
State Reaches a Settlement with Fullerton over Violations of Housing Element Law
Special to the Vanguard Sacramento, CA – HCD and the state of California on Thursday announced an…
Sunday Commentary: Instead of Looking at SF, Davis Should Look toward Sacramento for Housing Policies
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – Part of my reason for writing yesterday’s column…
La Cañada Flintridge Becomes the Latest to See State Crack Down on Housing
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento, CA – On Tuesday, Governor Gavin Newsom and Attorney General…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Rail Thin Margin Gets Thinner with No Room at the Inn
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – Disappointing. Davis needs housing. The lack of housing…
Letter: Catholic Church Opposes Housing on Montgomery Blvd Site
Letter dated December 5, 2023 To Eric Lee, Senior Planner RE: Roman Catholic Bishop of Sacramento/ 2021-2028…
Letter: University Covenant Church Opposes Proposed Housing Rezone
Letter dated December 4, 2023 (received at 12:50 on December 5, 2023) RE: 2021-2029 Housing Element Update…
Council Approves Zoning Changes for Housing Element – But Buffer Now “Rail Thin”
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – The good news for the city of Davis…
Sunday Commentary: Legal Services Letter a Critical Indicator for Where Davis Housing Goes This RHNA Cycle
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – The series of letters that have come out…
Legal Services Continues to Have Concerns about Davis’ Housing Element
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – Last summer and this fall, the city of…
Commentary: Davis Isn’t the Only Place with a Housing Mess, But Emulating Others Doesn’t Seem Viable
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor I keep asking the same question – how is Davis expected…
Public Hearing Set for Next Tuesday on Housing Element
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – The Davis City Council will meet next Tuesday,…
Sunday Commentary: Can an Infill Approach Help Us Reach 4000 Units?
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – What jumped out to me in the staff…