Accusations Fly in Precursor to ARC Discussion
They were supposed to be two basic items which were rightly placed on the consent calendar –…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Breeding Bad Process, Lack of Outreach, Lack of Engagement
The slow growth side of the fence in Davis has become the little boys that cry wolf. …
Sunday Commentary: Progressive Boomers Blocking Housing Fixes – Part of a New Generational Struggle
A few days ago, the Huffington Post ran a lengthy article that found, “Progressive Boomers Are Making…
Community Survey Shows Overwhelming Need for Affordable Housing, Overall Satisfaction with City
The city kept the survey hidden from the public until it was presented on Tuesday night. Once…
Sunday Commentary: The Expansion of NIMBYISM into Zoning
A reader pointed us back to a 2018 commentary from the New York Times, “How ‘Not in…
Desarrolladores del MRIC presentan una nueva propuesta: un campus agropecuario “Aggie” de investigación con viviendas
Los planes de desarrollo económico de la ciudad de Davis se encauzaron repentinamente el martes con una…
Commentary: Five Years Later… Why We Still Need Economic Development in Davis
The year 2013 was the first time I took seriously the notion of large scale economic development…
Commentary: Does the Community Believe Davis Is Headed in the Right Direction?
A few readers have reported that they have received polling questions. It is not clear who at…
Will Judge Reconsider Trackside Tentative Ruling Based on FAR Arguments?
Last month, Judge Sam McAdam ruled against the city and for the plaintiffs on the challenge by…
Guest Commentary: Measure J/R Is an Important Mechanism to Ensure High Quality Proposals
By Brett Lee There has been some discussion about Measure J/R over the past year – with…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Bad News Ahead on the Housing Front?
An ominous article appeared in the San Francisco Chronicle this weekend: “Development of market-rate housing in San…
Guest Commentary: We Must Address Inequality with Our Housing Policies
By Gloria Partida The current report commissioned by the city to evaluate the feasibility of integrated affordable…
My View: Looking At Measure R Before Renewal Does Not Necessarily Mean Weakening It
Some in this community have taken a hardline view that Measure R should absolutely be renewed as…
Monday Morning Thoughts, Part II – Resistance Standing in the Way of Prosperity
In the Chronicle this week, Joe Mathews writes: “Resistance to development stands in way of prosperity.” He…
Sunday Commentary: The Big Question For Davis – How Will We Change in 2019 and 2029?
Over the next nine to ten days, the year of 2018 will run its course. We have…
Commentary: Change Will Happen in This Community, We Need to Figure Out the Best Way to Direct It
In the middle of the debate over policies, a bigger point has emerged which is what is…
Commentary: The Question Now Is Whether Measure R Works
Now that 2018’s political season is over, we can step back and start evaluating things. When we…
Commentary: If I Were to Vote No on WDAA, It Would Be Because It Is Low Density Housing on the Periphery
In yesterday’s column, I laid out the chief reason I would consider voting yes on Measure L,…
Analysis: Key Question the Voters Must Ask – Is WDAAC the Type of Housing We Need in Davis?
In just under a month the voters of Davis will have a decision to make as to…
Monday Morning Thoughts: WDAAC Is in Fact Low Density
Opponents of the West Davis Active Adult Community have hit the project for being low density and…
