Guest Commentary: Lincoln40 and the Issue of Bed Leases
By M E Gladis Yolo County Progressives would like to express our concerns about the lease by…
Analysis: A Closer Look at the BAE Rental Housing Report
The biggest issue facing Davis, as we approach the 2018 elections – which will feature among other…
My View: What We Learned of the Student Housing Crisis on Wednesday
The discussion on student housing has really advanced to the point where no one disputes the fact…
Students Speak Out on Lincoln40 Student Housing Project
The Planning Commission on Wednesday evening unanimously recommended approval of the Lincoln40 student housing project. The project…
Graduate Student Association Endorses Approval to Build Lincoln40 Housing Complex
(Editor’s note: after lengthy public comment and discussion, the Davis Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Lincoln40 and Density, the General Plan, Infill and the Need for Student Housing
The Planning Commission staff report for Lincoln40 provides for some interesting discussion. Staff gets its opportunity to…
Lincoln40 Project Goes to the Planning Commission
On Wednesday, the Lincoln40 project goes to the Planning Commission which will be asked to recommend to…
Analysis: Integrated Affordable Housing versus Land Dedication Site
Nishi’s Affordable Proposal Shows the Advantage of a Land Dedication Site There are a number of advantages…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Will the City Have to Revise Its Affordable Housing Guidelines?
One of the big questions facing the city is why they are not getting any market rate…
Commentary: Are Any of These Really Mega-Dorms?
At the Social Services Commission meeting, Nishi developer Tim Ruff said, “We have a mega-housing crisis. What…
Sunday Commentary: Record Applicant Pool Keeps Pressure on UCD, City
UC Davis announced this week that students continue to apply to UC Davis in record numbers as…
My View: It is Time to Listen to Students Who Are Desperate for Housing
On Tuesday there were nine people who came to the city council to speak during public comment…
Analysis: How Much Will New Apartments Cost for Rent? Not So Simple
One of the complaints about the new mega-dorms is that they are “unaffordable” and even “luxury.” However,…
Commentary: So Called Mega-Dorms Are Being Villainized, but there Are Advantages As Well
On Tuesday, roughly nine people came to public comment to protest the construction of so-called mega-dorms. While…
My View: Apartments for All is Just Rhetoric for Justifying Not Building Student Housing in Town
This weekend Eileen Samitz continues her crusade against mega-dorms and for more “apartments designed for all” with…
Commentary: Can We Solve Our Housing Crisis through Market Rate Housing?
My View: We are not going to build our way into affordability. Twenty years ago when I…
Commentary: Why LincolnLift Represents an Innovative Approach to Affordable Student Housing
Just before the break we were evaluating the Lincoln40 affordable housing component known as LincolnLift. It proposes…
Commentary: Tale of Two Affordable Housing Projects – Why Single Out Student Housing for Being Exclusive?
It was interesting on Monday, listening to two affordable housing projects being evaluated by the Social Services…
Commentary: The City Needs a Family Housing Workshop
Last night at the Social Services Commission meeting – as I listened to the students get up…
Social Services Commission Pushes for More Affordable Housing at Lincoln40
On Monday, the Social Services Commission listened to roughly an hour of public comment, much of it…
