A Look Back At a Discussion on Economic Development in Davis
In May of 2016, Mace Ranch Innovation Center had made the decision to put its project on…
Sunday Commentary: No Need to Reinvent the Wheel on Economic Development, We Already Have the Plan
In the weeks that have followed the June election, the Vanguard has met with pretty much the…
Chamber PAC Council Forum – Part II
On Thursday night the Davis Chamber PAC held a candidates forum for the Davis City Council at…
Sunday Commentary: What If Economic Development Bypasses Davis?
In yesterday’s column, the Vanguard noted that the city of Davis faces $655 million in unfunded and…
City Council Candidate Question 3: MRIC and Its Fallout
For the next eight weeks, the Vanguard will be sending the Davis City Council candidates weekly questions. …
Monday Morning Thoughts: Should We Consider Housing for MRIC?
The Vanguard has learned from a source familiar with the process that the original MRIC concept included…
Frerichs Launches Reelection Bid to a Good Crowd at Odd Fellows Hall
It was a large gathering, well exceeding 100 people. In the audience were some of the top…
Vanguard Mace Ranch Innovation Center Forum and Discussion, Part 2
Wednesday evening, January 13, about 60 people attended a two-hour presentation and at times vigorous discussion of…
Vanguard Mace Ranch Innovation Center Forum and Discussion, Part 1
On Wednesday evening, about 60 people attended a two-hour presentation and at times vigorous discussion of the…
Mayor Wolk Hits the High Notes During State of the City Address
Mayor Dan Wolk opened his remarks during the Davis Chamber’s State of the City Address citing Led…
Council Delays Action on Mixed-Use Option Until After Final EIR on MRIC
On Tuesday night, the city council seemed to be leaning towards continued consideration of the main project…
Commentary: If Change Is Inevitable, The Fight Should Be For the Future, Not the Past
The proponents of development have always argued that change is inevitable, it is certain. In the 19…
City Seeks Input on Mace Innovation Center Via Virtual Workshop
The City of Davis launched a virtual community workshop for the Mace Ranch Innovation Center (MRIC) project. …
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…
The Cost Side of the Net Revenue Equation Also Important at MRIC
The Vanguard has been critical of the fiscal analysis, questioning whether the $2.2 million in net revenue…
Analysis: Is There a Way to Move Forward on Economic Development?
I read a recent letter to the local paper which started out, “We seem to be at…
Commentary: Can the Council Push For Better Projects?
In some ways, I’m sure I will hear from various councilmembers that this is an unfair question….
My View: Is $2.2 Million Enough Revenue For Voters to Pass Innovation Park?
The city and the developers were quick to tout the economic analysis showing that the Mace Ranch…
Long Awaited Fiscal Impact Report Shows MRIC with Potential $2.2 Million in Revenue at Buildout
Both the city and the Mace Ranch Innovation Center Developers were touting the findings of the long-awaited…
Commentary: Council Deals with Draft EIR, Now Needs to Take Housing Off Table
The Davis City Council on Tuesday made the decision to extend the EIR deadline for the Mace…
