Vanguard Commentary: The City At Crossroads
Shakespeare once wrote, “Parting is such sweet sorrow.” Yesterday, Rob White wrote what may well turn out…
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,…
City Looks to Improve Richards Boulevard Interchange
On the council agenda this week is a consent item that would allocate $160,000 in Roadway Impact…
Monday Morning Thoughts: How Fernandes Became President of SB; Innovation Park Calculations
Normally the nomination and election of officers is about as interesting as watching paint dry. However, as…
A Good Weekend for Innovation, Startups and Economic Development
By Michael Bisch “This means that the city will have to maintain strong fiscal discipline lest the…
Join the Conversation on Nishi-Gateway – Part Three
The City of Davis is asking the public to participate in a community based planning process for…
Join the Conversation on Nishi-Gateway – Part Two
The City of Davis is asking the public to participate in a community based planning process for…
Commentary: Why Focus on Innovation Parks?
Why focus on only one element of economic development if we’re at such a critical community crossroads?…
Update on Economic Development Objectives
Last week during our discussion of the proposed innovation parks, it was brought up that insufficient attention…
Join the Conversation on Nishi-Gateway
The City of Davis is asking the public to participate in a community based planning process for…
Sunday Commentary: Chamber Hits A Home Run With New CEO Hire
It was not that long ago, when it became clear that Kemble Pope would be stepping down…
Sunday Commentary: Take Two: Community Consensus
A funny thing happens that, even after eight years of doing the Vanguard, every so often I’m…
My View: The Community Needs to Come to Together If It Wants Economic Development
One of the great things about Wednesday night was the sheer diversity of the group of people…
How Much of An Impact Does Measure J Actually Have?
Last week, I ran a story on whether Measure J’s impact was overstated. There are those who…
A 6-Month Plan to Meet Our Challenges
by Dan Wolk and Robb Davis A week from this Tuesday, a new City Council and Mayor…
Students Worried About the Loss of Affordable, Low Income Graduate Housing
On Thursday, the Vanguard ran a story on a petition delivered on behalf of 51 Orchard Park…
Students Turn in Petition Protesting Demolition of Orchard Park, Rent Hikes
Students, on Wednesday, hand delivered a petition to UCD administration on behalf of 51 Orchard Park residents….
Analysis: Measure O and Fiscal Sustainability
On Tuesday night, Measure O passed and passed easily, with 58 percent of the vote. Measure O…
News Briefs: City Gets Grant for Gateway Project; Meet the New City Council
Davis Receives Grant for Downtown University Gateway Plan The State of California Strategic Growth Council (SGC) has…
Nishi Workshop Draws Questions and Discussion of Proposed Development
Last night, the city of Davis hosted the first of two community-based planning meetings to discuss planning…
