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…
Commentary: Does the Community Believe Davis Is Headed in the Right Direction?
A few readers have reported that they have received polling questions. It is not clear who at…
Nishi Petitioners Attempting to Add Cause of Action
Earlier this week, the parties were in court, where Nishi is the latest project being challenged. The…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Mayor Lee Takes the First Dive Into Measure R
Given that we are probably less than a year from Measure R’s renewal being on the ballot,…
My View: Addressing Student Housing Needs Has Been Slow Progress
The year was 2002. A few months after 9/11. The second year of George W. Bush’s eight year presidential term. Davis Mayor was Susie Boyd. That was the last time the city of Davis had a market rate apartment complex open.
Monday Morning Thoughts: Measure R Threatened By Its Most Loyal Supporters
During the Nishi and WDAAC (West Davis Active Adult Community) campaigns, we pointed out that Measure R…
My View: Looking At Measure R Before Renewal Does Not Necessarily Mean Weakening It
Some in this community have taken a hardline view that Measure R should absolutely be renewed as…
2018 in Review: Measure R Votes
For better or for worse, we entered Davis with a key question: “Can Davis Pass a Measure…
2018 in Review: Student Housing Crisis
We entered the year 2018 with student housing firmly the top issue. Were it not for litigation,…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Fixing Richards Blvd At Least Partially Has Become Possible
Over the years, the city of Davis has attempted a number of fixes to the perpetual problem…
City Gets Grant Funding For Richards Blvd Interchange Improvement, Other Projects
The city of Davis will finally have the money needed to complete the I-80/ Richards Blovd Interchange…
Council Approves City-County Tax-Sharing Agreement on Nishi, WDAAC
Last night after brief discussion the Davis City Council voted 5-0 to approve the agreed to tax-sharing…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Economic Development Opportunities Still Await Davis if We Want Them
When the city looked to develop economically, they chose to look toward a variety of high-tech, university…
My View: 2018 Marks a Continued Decline in the Influence of the Slow Growth Position in Davis Politics
In 2000, after years of rapid growth in the city of Davis, progressive forces were resurgent. Not…
Sunday Commentary: Measure L Vote Shows Evolving Electorate
A couple of recent comments stand out to me. Last week, Alan Pryor wrote: “People change over…
My View: Filling the Student Housing Need Is a No-Brainer
Last spring when the city council approved Lincoln40, the council gave signals that they were close to…
Students Push Back against Litigation Holding Up Housing Projects
We have seen larger crowds of students in support of housing projects. At the Vanguard Student Housing…
Sunday Commentary: Students Live in Housing Insecurity while Litigants Hold Up Projects
In the next few weeks we are expecting the full report from the UC Davis Affordable Housing…
UC Davis Pushes Back: We Are Well Positioned to Complete This Housing
The City of Davis, among others, is concerned that, while UC Davis has committed to building a…
More Legal Threats against Davis Live; Commissioners and Applicants Push Back
The Soluri Meserve Law Firm has already filed two lawsuits against the city, filing California Environmental Quality…
