Mayor Pro Tem Describes Economic Development Efforts of the City
Last week the Vanguard reported that the report by John Meyer on City Hall called for “doubling…
UC Davis Housing Survey Finds Vacancy Down, Rents Up Slightly
“Apartment vacancy in the city of Davis is down and rents are static or up slightly,” according…
Staff Recommends Forming Community Facilities District for Cannery
Cannery is proposing, and staff recommending, the formation of a Community Facilities District (CFD) to fund certain…
Commentary: Measure R is Not THE Barrier to Development in Davis
Last summer we argued that Measure J’s impact on housing and development in Davis was overstated. The…
Commentary: Housing is the Third Rail
I was reading a recent letter to the editor. It is short, but it raises some interesting…
Council Pushes Nishi Forward, Concerned About Three Innovation Parks
On Tuesday night, the Davis City Council unanimously moved Nishi forward and authorized the staff to move…
Sunday Commentary: Thinking Bold on Nishi
In 2008, a diverse group of residents appointed by the city council back in 2007 approved the…
Analysis: How Do We Make Davis More Affordable to Families?
On Tuesday Mayor Dan Wolk sang the praises of Cannery, which he said “reestablishes Davis as a…
Sunday Commentary: Davis Tech Industry Demonstrates Need for Space to Grow
City of Davis Chief Innovation Officer Rob White notes the good news – Davis’ tech community is…
My View: Why Do We Need Innovation Parks?
Right now we are looking at a spring 2016 vote date for a Measure R vote on…
Council Weighs in on the Housing Issue at the Innovation Parks
Community Development Director Mike Webb on Tuesday night explained to the Davis City Council that right now,…
Sunday Commentary: Assessing The Case For Housing at the Innovation Parks
It is the proverbial third rail of Davis – a discussion of housing. Everyone has tried to…
Cannery Petitions City to Create CFD; Council Learns History of CFDs in Davis
Last week, the Vanguard reported that the Cannery developers, New Homes, were seeking to potentially create a…
Sunday Commentary: Should the City Allow Cannery to Pass On Development Costs to Residents?
When the Davis City Council in November of 2013 approved the Cannery Project by a vote of…
Innovation Park Forum Part II – Economic Development and Housing
Last Thursday, the Vanguard hosted its Innovation Park Discussion Forum at DMG Mori in Davis. At least…
Monday Morning Thoughts: What Does Success Look Like In A New Era in Davis?
(This may be a new regular column. My weekend commentaries “My View” and “Sunday Commentary” often wrap…
Discussion: Housing and the Innovation Park
On Thursday evening, the Vanguard hosted a discussion on Innovation Parks, and over the next several days,…
Sunday Commentary: Paying the Price For Lack of Planning on Housing
For years the city has refused to do any real long-term planning in terms of residential housing….
Can Davis K-12 teachers afford to live in Davis and, if not, does it matter?
by Bob Poppenga Recent conversations with several Davis teachers brought to light the issue of whether DJUSD…
Join the Conversation on Nishi-Gateway – Part Three
The City of Davis is asking the public to participate in a community based planning process for…
