Commentary: Nishi Goes to the Voters, Will They Support It?
There did not seem to be much doubt that Nishi would head onto the June ballot –…
Monday Morning Thoughts II: Emerging Fault Lines on Nishi, Future of Growth
As we close in on the council decision about whether to put Nishi on the ballot, I…
Nishi is Not Nearly Ready for a Prime Time June Ballot
Substantial Traffic-Related, Financial, and Sustainability Shortcomings Remain Unresolved – Moving Forward Now Risks Rejection at the Polls…
Vanguard Survey Finds Most Attending Forum Undecided on Nishi
It is the most unscientific poll you can find, with only 18 of the roughly 50 people…
Can Council Resolve Nishi Baseline Features in Time For a June Election?
Once again, the Davis City Council will hear the latest proposal on Nishi this coming Tuesday. Previously,…
Commentary: Tuesday Was Council’s Finest Moment
As they say, the devil is in the details, but for those who believed that the Nishi…
Council Moving Toward February Decision on Putting Nishi on the Ballot
Last week, the Davis City Council heard a lengthy presentation, some public comment, and then had some…
Guest Commentary: Can Staff and Council Fix Richards Blvd?
Are Staff and Council Up to the Task of Fixing the Richards Blvd-Olive Drive Traffic Mess and…
Commentary: Council Shouldn’t Stop at Access on Nishi
For years Nishi has been the alluring open space in Davis. Nestled in next to the university…
Council Pushes For Changes To Richards, Working with UCD; Examines a Possible Olive to L St Connection
Mayor Pro Tem Robb Davis, taking advantage of the university’s LRDP (Long Range Development Plan) planning process,…
Council Puts Nishi on Notice – Solve the Access Issue if You Want a June Vote
The Davis City Council in its strongest wording to date served notice to Nishi that without addressing…
Monday Morning Thoughts II: Richards Plan Ignores Biggest Problem, Imperils Two Projects
It is difficult to overstate the magnitude of the problem here. The city is already being sued…
Analysis: Richards Blvd Corridor Improvement Plan Deals with Light Sequencing But Not Re-Routing UCD Traffic
The city staff is introducing a $175,000 plan to improve safety and circulation on Richards Boulevard in…
Sunday Commentary: Richards Traffic Problem Borders on the Surreal
I have often discussed the issue of traffic congestion, of cars driving through the Richards underpass in…
My View: Is $2.2 Million Enough Revenue For Voters to Pass Innovation Park?
The city and the developers were quick to tout the economic analysis showing that the Mace Ranch…
Commentary: What Is Broken Can Be Fixed on Richards
There were a lot of moving parts in the discussion of the Hotel Conference Center – and,…
Public Comments from Tuesday’s Discussion on the Hotel Conference Center
The city council, despite some concerns, unanimously approved the Hotel Conference Center project. However, they heard from…
Vanguard Commentary: Council Will Weigh Delicate Balance at Hotel-Conference Proposal
The City of Davis is literally starving for additional tax revenue. Back in the spring of 2014,…
Serious Questions About Hotel Conference Center’s Impact on Traffic, Its Sustainability, and Transparency of the Process
by Alan Pryor Introduction and Summary In a recent article in the Vanguard discussing the 2 large…
Residents Call for Safe Streets in Villages at Willow Creek
by Jason Tyburczy Residents of Koso Street in South Davis, many of whom have lived there for…
