Monday Morning Thoughts: Moving Into 2015
Now that New Year’s and the holidays are over, I want to refocus on three critical issues…
Commentary: Backsliding Into 2015, Biggest Local Concerns Going Forward
New Year’s Day is a time of rebirth, where we remember the past year and prepare for…
Looking Ahead: Ten Key Issues for 2015
We can look back at 2014 as bringing us some surprising happenings on the local scene. Who…
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…
County Potentially Looking For More of a Take From Annexation Projects
Last week the Yolo County Board of Supervisors approved a proposed annexation policy framework that may be…
Vanguard Commentary: The City At Crossroads
Shakespeare once wrote, “Parting is such sweet sorrow.” Yesterday, Rob White wrote what may well turn out…
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…
Council Receives Update on Innovation Parks, Asked to Approve Guiding Principles, Alternatives
On Tuesday, the council will receive a major update on the status of two innovation park applications,…
Commentary: State of the City
If I were to be asked to deliver the State of the City Address, I might take…
Commentary: Chamber Creates Ambitious Plan Foreshadowing Community Innovation Park Discussions
At Tuesday’s Chamber of Commerce luncheon, newly-installed Chamber CEO Matt Yancey unveiled a very ambitious plan. Matt…
Davis Chamber Comes Out in Favor of Peripheral Innovation Parks Planning Process
On Tuesday, the Davis Chamber of Commerce came out with a policy position in support of “the…
A Good Weekend for Innovation, Startups and Economic Development
By Michael Bisch “This means that the city will have to maintain strong fiscal discipline lest the…
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…
Vanguard Innovation Park Discussion Part One: Why is This Park Different From All Other Parks?
Last Thursday, the Vanguard hosted its Innovation Park Discussion Forum at DMG Mori in Davis. At least…
Addressing Audience Questions from the Innovation Parks Forum
By Tia Will At the time of the Vanguard forum on innovation parks, there were a number…
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…
Davis Vanguard Hosts Innovation Park Informational Forum This Evening
The Davis Vanguard will host an Innovation Park Informational Forum at the DMG Mori Seiki Conference Center…
Commentary: Community Needs to Rally Behind New City Manager
The city of Davis is facing a series of enormous challenges in the coming weeks, months, and…
