mixed-use development

Davis 2050 Survey Shows Growing Support for Density, Mixed-Use Development and Thoughtful Growth

By David M. GreenwaldJuly 21, 2026

A community survey conducted as part of the Davis 2050 General Plan Update suggests that engaged residents demonstrate openness to increased housing density, mixed-use development, and carefully planned growth, a stance that diverges from historical land-use debates, while simultaneously emphasizing the preservation of neighborhood character, agricultural land, and open space.

Op-ed | Why a Cannery Mom Is Voting Yes on Measure V: We Shouldn’t Pull Up the Drawbridge

By Katharine Dooley-HedrickMay 16, 2026

Measure V, a ballot initiative in Davis, California, is presented as a strategy to enhance community accessibility and attainability for families, building upon the city’s established reputation as a desirable location for family rearing. Advocates contend that the measure would concurrently stimulate economic vitality, thereby fostering a healthy and resilient local economy.