My View: Worried about the Inexperience of the Council Candidates?
We are just about to start up what should prove to be one of the most interesting…
Commentary: Is There a Release Valve on Housing Pressures?
In yesterday’s column we highlighted points made by Rich Rifkin on Measure R. He made the point,…
Monday Morning Thoughts: The Battle over Single Family Homes in Neighborhoods
A reader pointed out in a comment yesterday: “This ongoing argument throughout these threads that the prudent…
Monday Morning Thoughts: A New Beginning – The Start of the Mike Webb Era
In April of 2014, the Steve Pinkerton era ended with a bang as a contingent of city…
Analysis: Trackside Earns the Endorsement of Local Newspaper
In an editorial this morning, the local paper has come out favor of the Trackside Center, arguing…
Sunday Commentary: Is the Future of Environmentalism More Development?
This week there was a fascinating article in the publication Grist, describing a 2009 meeting between Scott…
It’s Still Damn Expensive Being Poor in Davis
By Sean Raycraft Ok friends, we need to fundamentally re-frame the focus of the housing crisis debate….
Commentary: Mike Webb an Easy Call for the Council
In 2006 when the Davis City Council abruptly fired City Manager Jim Antonen, they quickly named long-time…
Sunday Commentary: Housing Package Passed but Experts Question Whether It Will Increase Supply, Improve Affordability
Governor Jerry Brown on Friday at a huge ceremony signed the 15 bills that make up the…
Governor Brown Signs Comprehensive Housing Legislative Package
(From Press Release) – Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. signed into law today 15 bills to help…
Trackside Pushed Back to October 24
The council hearing on Trackside has been pushed back once again, this time to October 24. According…
Commentary: Thoughts on the Departure of Dirk Brazil and the Needs of the City Going Forward
The statement this week that City Manager Dirk Brazil had announced his retirement, effective January 8, 2018,…
My View: The Housing Problem Will Not Be Easily Solved
This week, the Davis City Council voted 4-1 to certify the Mace Ranch Innovation Center EIR. That…
California Legislature Sends Housing Reform Package to Governor’s Desk
Several bills could have direct impact on Davis policies The California legislature today passed a package of…
Analysis: Statistics on Commutes Show a Massive and Growing Jobs-Housing Imbalance
One of the big questions about housing is what is our internally-generated housing need. While it is…
Sunday Commentary: Housing Crisis Not Just Driven by UC Davis
A tidal wave is building and it is difficult to know how it will end up impacting…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Understanding the Depths of the Housing Crisis
How bad is the housing crisis locally? On Thursday in the middle of August, students were coming…
Sunday Commentary: What Are Realistic Housing Options for Davis?
I missed the Planning Commission meeting this week due to the Vanguard event on homelessness – ironic…
Commentary: Pressure Is Only Going to Mount on the Davis Housing Market
For much of the last two years, the Vanguard has been discussing the impact of the growth…
Davis Chamber Comes Out in Support of Lincoln40 Project
On Wednesday evening, the Davis Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to receive a presentation on…
