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…
Letter from SACOG on the Proposed Plan for the MRIC
The following is a letter dated November 17 to Davis City Manager Dirk Brazil from Mike McKeever,…
MRIC Applicant Pushes For Sole Consideration of Mixed Use Housing Proposal
Last week, Dan Ramos, representing the Mace Race Innovation Center (MRIC) project applicant, requested consideration of a…
Expert Questions the Air Quality at Nishi
At October’s Planning Commission meeting, Thomas Cahill, a professor emeritus of Physics and Atmospheric Sciences, testified, “If…
Monday Morning Thoughts: What Should the Goal of Nishi Be?
Last week, the Davis City Council pushed back on Nishi, arguing the need for access and, as…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Why Nishi Doesn’t Go Far Enough
Nishi is an interesting project from one perspective – it seems people either love it or they…
Nishi Touts Sustainability Implementation Plan Ahead of Draft EIR Release
In a press release from the Nishi developers, ahead of Thursday’s release of the Nishi Draft EIR,…
Analysis: Two Issues Loom on Mace Ranch Innovation Center
Responding to feedback from the public last week, the Davis City Council will take up the issue…
Should City Vote Separately on Mace Ranch Project and Putting Housing There?
By Dan Carson City leaders are wrestling with the issue of whether to include up to 850…
Neighbors Up in Arms About the Height of Proposed Trackside Infill Development
It began ominously with Alan Miller prancing up to the podium, in tow with props, singing an…
Sunday Commentary II: Rental Housing Needed As Well
Yesterday’s column on the Sterling Apartments proposal certainly generated a lot of discussion. However, some of that…
Where Do Mace and Nishi Stand?
It has been a tumultuous few weeks. First, nearly three weeks ago, the city received notice from…
Council Pushes Nishi Forward, Concerned About Three Innovation Parks
On Tuesday night, the Davis City Council unanimously moved Nishi forward and authorized the staff to move…
Work on Nishi EIR About to Begin – Staff Weighs Olive-Only Access Option
It has been just over two years since the Davis City Council approved a pre-development shared costs…
Council Weighs in on the Housing Issue at the Innovation Parks
Community Development Director Mike Webb on Tuesday night explained to the Davis City Council that right now,…
Sunday Commentary: Assessing The Case For Housing at the Innovation Parks
It is the proverbial third rail of Davis – a discussion of housing. Everyone has tried to…
