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…
Analysis: Should Davis Push For More Density at Mace Ranch Innovation Center?
As the official applications – first by the Mace Ranch Innovation Center and today by the Davis…
Mace Ranch Innovation Center Application Filed; Polling Shows Strong Early Support
The developers have formally filed their application for the Mace Ranch Innovation Center, but the bigger news…
Analysis: Most Unaware of the Innovation Park Issue
On Thursday, we will have an Innovation Park Discussion forum at DMG Mori at 6:30. In planning…
Waiting for Perfection While Losing a Perfect Opportunity
by Rob White Since arriving in Davis, I have heard the saying “perfection is the enemy of…
Analysis: Revenue Potential Remains a Huge Issue
If the centerpiece of an innovation park campaign will be the ability for the parks to generate…
City to Hire Consultant, Planning Staff to Handle Innovation Parks
For some time the city has been in a quandary. For a number of years, the city’s…
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….
BREAKING NEWS: Paso Fino Hearing Cancelled
The Vanguard has received word that the Planning Commission hearing on Paso Fino scheduled for 7 pm…
Commentary: Making the Case to the Public on Innovation Parks
I have already seen a few emails from residents in the vicinities of the various proposed innovation…
Sierra Club Yolano Group Opposes Current Proposals for the Paso Fino Development
by Alan Pryor and Pam Nieberg Several proposals for the development of the old Haussler homestead off…
Sunday Commentary: City Budget Could Become Greatest Threat to Open Space, Environment
For the past several weeks, I have been reading about concerns that people have regarding city greenbelts…
My View: The Courage to Kill a Bad Proposed Innovation Park
A lot of people have talked about a concept of demolition by neglect, where there are buildings…
Proposed Davis Innovation Center (Video)
Last week, developers from the Davis Innovation Center came to the community chambers to provide an overview…
My View: Time to Reengage the Public
One of the interesting things about the MRAP controversy is that it reengaged the public as we…
City Looks to Ordinance to Promote and Facilitate ADU’s
In July of 2013, the Davis City Council, by a 3-2 vote, made a very controversial decision…
Davis Innovation Center Outreach Meeting on August 28
The Davis Innovation Center team has scheduled several meetings in the next few weeks to seek community…
Conversation on Nishi Goes Both Ways
In the past week, the Vanguard was asked to invite the public to join the conversation on…
Greenbelt Issue at Paso Fino Remains a Touchy Subject
Later this week, residents will be meeting with Mayor Dan Wolk to discuss their concerns with the…
Innovation Centers – FAQ Part 2
By Rob White As a continuation of the article last week on Frequently Asked Questions, I offer…