Opposition to housing construction is often rooted in population alarmism, which treats people as the problem and scarcity as a moral necessity, rather than a policy failure, and ignores the benefits of density and the adaptability of social systems.
By following a “Corridor densification” strategy, cities can increase their housing supply by 84% while only increasing their footprint by 7.3%, creating a more efficient, low-traffic, and sustainable city.
Cities must prioritize people and transit over cars in order to make transit-oriented development successful and create vibrant, livable communities.
The Davis City Council is considering two schedules for the Village Farms Davis development, a 497.5-acre project that would add 1,800 market-rate and affordable homes, parks, greenbelts, and a range of community amenities, with voter approval required under the city’s Measure J/R/D ordinance in June 2026.
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