Analysis: Is Measure R Back in Play?
In 2000, the voters of Davis by about a 1400 vote margin (53.6 to 46.3 percent) approved…
Nishi Developer Responds to Process Complaint
Yesterday’s commentary highlighted a letter from local resident Roberta Millstein, who wrote believing that the “commission process…
Commentary: Is Air Quality the Only Issue the Opposition Has on Nishi?
In 2016, I fully expected that Nishi would prevail and become the first successful Measure R project. …
Commentary: Responding to Letter Writer’s Concerns about Commission Process and Nishi
Roberta Millstein wrote a letter to the local paper complaining that the “commission process favors developers.” She…
Sunday Commentary: Do We Gain Anything from Additional Air Quality Study of Nishi?
Critics of the Nishi project continue to raise the question of, if there are no problems with…
Student Voices Once Again Come through Loud and Clear on Nishi
Once again, a large number of people came to speak on the issue of the Nishi project…
Guest Commentary: Is Nishi One of the Most Polluted Sites in the Nation?
By Thomas Cahill Is the Nishi property in the running for the most polluted near-roadway site in…
Nishi Project Will Move to Council in Two Weeks to Determine if It Will Be Placed on the Ballot
It was a long evening at the Planning Commission on Wednesday night, but ultimately the commission was…
Analysis: A Closer Look at the BAE Rental Housing Report
The biggest issue facing Davis, as we approach the 2018 elections – which will feature among other…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Should Council Move Forward with Nishi as It Stands?
When the Nishi project goes to the Planning Commission this week, it is doing so without a…
Nishi Proposal Goes to Planning Commission This Week
In June of 2016, the voters of Davis rather narrowly voted down the Nishi project. Two of…
Sunday Commentary: On the Fiscal Viability of Housing Developments
One of the biggest criticisms of housing projects is the perception that they are fiscal losers for…
Nishi Project Fiscal Analysis Shows Net Positive Over Time
Back in October, the developers of the Nishi project submitted a preliminary project narrative and conceptual site…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Tax Disadvantage Doesn’t Negate Advantages of Economic Development
Earlier this week, the Vanguard reported on a chart in the city staff report on the revenue…
Analysis: Integrated Affordable Housing versus Land Dedication Site
Nishi’s Affordable Proposal Shows the Advantage of a Land Dedication Site There are a number of advantages…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Will the City Have to Revise Its Affordable Housing Guidelines?
One of the big questions facing the city is why they are not getting any market rate…
Sunday Commentary: Sacramento Moves Forward on Innovation and Economic Development, Leaving Davis Behind
It wasn’t that long ago that Davis was on the forefront of the innovation discussion. Here we…
Harrington Drops Appeal in Nishi Lawsuit, Opening Door for Current Nishi EIR
Back in 2016, Michael Harrington and others filed a suit against Nishi, alleging that the Nishi EIR…
Commentary: Lawsuit Over Trackside Seems Like a Stretch
Since Michael Harrington filed a lawsuit in 2012 over the water rate hikes, we have seen a…
Commentary: Are Any of These Really Mega-Dorms?
At the Social Services Commission meeting, Nishi developer Tim Ruff said, “We have a mega-housing crisis. What…
