Could This Be a Solution for Davis’ Student Housing Crisis?
While I am supposed to be resting and vacationing in San Luis Obispo with my kids and…
Discussion: Put Housing on Campus, but Not There
There is an overwhelming sentiment that UC Davis needs to put a much larger percentage of housing…
Guest Commentary: Let’s Embrace a New General Plan—Some Thoughts and Suggestions
by Jim Gray 1. I am glad that the City Council and professional planners are considering updating…
UC Davis to Build 1st 50 Homes for Faculty and Staff at West Village by 2018
By BreAnda Northcutt UC Davis announced that it will re-engage with its plan to build housing units…
Analysis: Growth Control and Inequality
On Sunday, the New York Times published an article, “How Anti-Growth Sentiment, Reflected in Zoning Laws, Thwarts…
Sunday Commentary: The Canary in the Coal Mine
It is easy to read the 24/7 Wall St. listing of Davis as the 45th worst place…
A Look Ahead to Mayor Davis
Two years ago, Joe Krovoza ended his lengthy tenure as mayor, where he had served from January…
My View II: When Should Nishi Return?
This weekend, the Enterprise has an editorial speculating about the future of Nishi, noting that the final…
Commentary: Measure R Has Not Produced a Good Community Planning Process
As I write this, the Vanguard has learned that Mace Ranch Innovation Center has withdrawn its proposal. …
Analysis: A Lot of Heat Generated by Measure A Campaign
As a strong supporter of the idea of citizen-based planning, I am dismayed by the amount of…
Commentary: Evolutionary Change Coming to Davis
In the early 1970s a revolution hit Davis, which transformed it from a conservative, agricultural town, to…
SACOG Letter of Support For Nishi
Editor’s note: The following is a November 2015 letter from SACOG to City Manager Dirk Brazil. The…
City Council Candidate Question 5: UC Davis and Growth
For the next eight weeks, the Vanguard will be sending the Davis City Council candidates weekly questions. …
Time, Life, Balance, Community Morality & Measure A
By Jeff Boone I love science written at the eighth-grade reading level (so I can understand it). …
Councilmember Swanson Issues Blunt Statements on the Future at Measure A Kickoff Event
The Yes on Measure A campaign formally kicked off on Thursday with a good sized crowd at…
Commentary: Scandal, Audit Make UC Look Insular
UC Davis Chancellor Linda Katehi is not likely to lose her job over the initial “scandal” –…
Council Pulls Plug on Housing Option at MRIC
While Dan Ramos and his team made a strong push for consideration of a mixed-use housing proposal…
Nishi Gateway Heading to Your June Ballot
(Press Release from Nishi Developers) On Tuesday, February 16th the Davis City Council voted unanimously to put…
Staff Believes Mixed Use “Has Merit” At MRIC
Council is receiving an update on the Mace Ranch Innovation Center (MRIC). Among other things, the staff…
Monday Morning Thoughts II: Emerging Fault Lines on Nishi, Future of Growth
As we close in on the council decision about whether to put Nishi on the ballot, I…
