Neighbors Push Back against Russell and Howard Field Development
In pushing to extend their on-campus housing to 90 percent of new students over the next decade,…
Discussion: If UC Says Jump, Will We?
This week we have been discussing the issue of rental housing – how much housing the university…
Discussion: How Much Rental Housing Do We Need, Who Should Provide It, Where?
On Sunday, I presented five questions I would want to ask the community if I were the…
Monday Morning Thoughts I: UC-City of Davis Housing Issue is Ground Zero
Those who are supportive of a General Plan update need to understand where this process is most…
Commentary: UC Davis Holds the Key to the Future, Stop Focusing on the Salacious Past
The Sacramento Bee once again airs the dirty laundry from the Katehi scandal, this time airing a…
LRDP Remains a Critical Issue for the Community and Council
An item about the formation of a council subcommittee on UC Davis’ Long Range Development Plan (LRDP)…
UC Davis to Build 1st 50 Homes for Faculty and Staff at West Village by 2018
By BreAnda Northcutt UC Davis announced that it will re-engage with its plan to build housing units…
A Look Ahead to Mayor Davis
Two years ago, Joe Krovoza ended his lengthy tenure as mayor, where he had served from January…
Monday Morning Thoughts: The Devil Is Always in the Details
Last week, in the discussion of the EIR on Sterling, there were what I thought some interesting…
Monday Morning Thoughts II: Solving the Underlying Housing Problem
Earlier this year, the Vanguard argued that the city of Davis faces a crisis on two fronts…
Nishi Campaign Reacts to LRDP Announcement
(From Press Release) – UC Davis has formally recognized a link to the Nishi Gateway Innovation Park,…
Analysis: How Much Does Housing Commitment from UCD Really Change Nishi Game?
With the big and surprising announcement from the university that they are going to take on 90…
Revised LRDP Will Accommodate 90% of Student Growth with On-Campus Housing
In a major reversal that will have far-reaching implications, UC Davis has released a revised Long Range…
Monday Morning Thoughts: The Looming Issue of UC Davis Growth
If this were the end of the year and we were Time Magazine, our inclination would be…
Sunday Commentary: The Future of Growth Is the Future of Davis
The narrative offered right now about growth is easy, straightforward and easy to follow. It pits the…
My View: The University Has a Real Problem with Housing
The university has been working on its LRDP (Long Range Development Plan) for several months now, but…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Revived Growth Wars? Is There a Middle Ground?
With the improvement of the economy and housing market, there seems to be renewed pressure to grow…
Commentary: Housing and UC Davis
It is clear, as UC Davis embarks on their LRDP, that they are, in effect, the 800-pound…
Guest Commentary: UCD needs to build more student housing now
By Eileen M. Samitz LRDP action needed, not just words – UC Davis has recently invited Davis…
UC Davis-Based Innovation Center Appears Off the Table
On Tuesday night, UC Davis Assistant Vice Chancellor for Campus Planning and Community Resources Bob Segar presented…
