Commentary: Draft EIR Says Denser is Better
Davis, CA – At the end of the day, I still have a lot of issues for…
Monday Morning Thoughts: General Plan Update… Moving at the Speed of a Bullet Train
Davis, CA – A few years ago, there was a suggestion that Davis wait to put projects…
Commentary: I Agree – We Need to Talk about Density and What It Means for Traffic
Last week, The Davis Citizens Planning Group discussed the issue of density, rightly noting, “density is a term…
Commentary: 2025 Is a Critical Year for Housing in Davis
I want to end my 2024 with some thoughts about… wait for it… housing. Shocking, I know. …
Commentary: Rethinking Traffic Impacts
The standard story that we always here – a project is going into a certain location, its…
Council to Approve Commission Project Review for Village Farms and Shriners
Davis, CA – City staff is asking the Davis City Council to approve a list of recommended…
Commentary: The State Is Being Extremely Aggressive in Its Housing Targets – Davis Could Feel the Pinch
On Wednesday, the San Francisco Chronicle made an interesting observation that New York City just passed a…
My View: I Agree Measure J Is a Barrier to Housing – But…
My article earlier this week on the PPIC report led to an interesting exchange over Measure J…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Paralysis by Analysis?
In a way, the easiest group to deal with are those who somehow do not believe we…
Guest Commentary: What’s Your Vision for the Future of Davis?
What if: You believe Davis needs more housing, and you understand that there are not enough infill…
Commentary: Measure Q Results Show Flawed Reasoning by Council, May Put City Behind Eight Ball on Housing
When the city council discussed the timing of housing projects going to the voters, they argued that…
My View: Pointing the Finger at UC Davis Will Not Solve Davis’ Housing Dilemma
Davis, CA – Over the past ten years or so there has been a subtle sleight of…
Commentary: Candidate Positions on Measure J Show A Notable Shift on the Issue
In 2020, Davis voters reauthorized Measure J, originally passed in 2000, for a third time until 2030…
2024 Davis City Council Question 8: The Future of Measure J
Every week between now and the November Election, the Vanguard has asked the District 2 Candidates (the…
Sunday Commentary: The Local Elections Are Not Addressing Key Problems
We have watched the battle for Measure Q with some interest. The one competitive council race has…
My View: Norwalk Is a Warning Sign for Other Communities That Are Blocking Housing in California
Davis, CA – This week the hammer from the state of California fell on the City of…
Sunday Commentary: State Needs a More Impactful Stick to Enforce Housing Laws in Places Like Davis
Davis, CA – A Sacramento Bee opinion writer makes a pretty good point when she argues in…
My View: A Slow Process to Begin With – General Plan Off to a Slow Start
Back in February, the city announced it would start embarking on a General Plan update. At the…
Davis Council to Review Shriners Project EIR Alternatives
Davis, CA – The Davis City Council returns next week from its August hiatus and will be…
My View: Davis Is Falling Behind on Housing Progress According to One Tracker
Davis, CA – This week, YIMBY Law introduced its Fair Housing Element Tracker. Buried within my article…
