Councilmember Vaitla Files Appeal for University Mall Redevelopment Project
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – In March, the Davis Planning Commission reluctantly approved…
CAL HOUSING SKIRTS ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTIONS
By Megan Barr BERKELEY, CA — California Gov. Gavin Newsom recently vowed to restructure the California Environmental…
My View: Unable to Compel Housing at U-Mall, the City Loses Ideal Spot for Mixed Use
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – Score another “victory” for the NIMBY’s in this…
Why the City Cannot Compel University Mall to Build Housing
The following was a communication from Jenny Tan, Director of Community Engagement for the City explaining the…
Guest Commentary: Background on Recent Court Decision on People’s Park
Submitted by Harvey Smith The California Court of Appeal recently issued its decision in the California Environmental…
Sunday Commentary: University Mall Location Too Valuable to Just Give Up As a Mixed-Use Site
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – In January, UC Davis students camped out in…
Sunday Commentary: As If on Cue, Court Illustrates Problems with CEQA
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Earlier this week, I noted the continued problems with CEQA and…
UC Davis Says It Has Met Housing Commitments
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – In the run up to the LRDP by…
Sunday Commentary: Chancellor May Addresses Homelessness, but Student Housing Issues Remain a Problem Despite Progress
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – The issue of homelessness is a huge challenge,…
Student Housing CEQA Streamlining Legislation Overwhelmingly Passes Assembly
To address growing student homelessness, SB 886 makes it easier and faster for UC, CSU, and community…
UCLA Students Find Community Off-Campus This Summer
Photo Courtesy UCLA Newsroom; Jesse Herring/UCLA and Emmett Chan By Emmett Chan LOS ANGELES, CA —…
Sunday Commentary: Prisons Over Colleges Has Implications for Housing Issues Too
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Yesterday’s column pointed out that, since the 1970s, funding priorities have…
Sunday Commentary: We Know How to Bring Back Families to Davis…
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – A week ago I noted that the recent…
Student Housing CEQA Streamlining Legislation Moves Forward
By Vanguard Staff Sacramento, CA – A bill that will make it easier and faster for UC,…
Students for Student Housing: Michelle Andrews on SB 886 in Legislature
by Ben Wynd SACRAMENTO, CA – California State Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) continues his push for…
Legislation to Address the Student Housing Crisis Passes Senate Environmental Quality Committee
By Vanguard Staff Sacramento, CA – Legislation to address the student and faculty housing shortage, Senate Bill…
Monday Morning Thoughts: UCLA Becomes First UC to Guarantee Housing for All Undergrads
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Over the last decade, the issue of student housing has gotten…
Governor Signs Fast-Tracked Relief for UC Berkeley Enrollment
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento, CA – With the State Supreme Court unwilling to overturn…
Commentary: NIMBYism Rears Its Ugly Head
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor I am told that NIMBY is a pejorative. It also seems…
Commentary: Cal Supreme Upholds Enrollment Freeze at Berkeley – But Be Careful What You Wish For
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor San Francisco, CA – It was a huge blow to those…
