Sunday Commentary II: Balancing Land Use Needs
On Friday, Mayor Pro Tem Robb Davis laid out thoughts about “the Ends of Economic Development Efforts.”…
Beyond the Dais: Thinking about the “Ends” of Economic Development Efforts
by Robb Davis On May 7th I was invited to represent the City of Davis at the…
Creating a Startup Culture
By Linda P.B. Katehi When I started as Chancellor at UC Davis in the summer of 2009,…
Commentary: The Case For Economic Development Is Stronger Than Ever
This is not the strongest economic recovery we have seen and at some point in the next…
Commentary: Critical Analysis Lacking in Recent Coverage of City
In Davis, the public rarely is in agreement on public policy issues. Often policy differences spark heated…
A Youth’s Perspective on the Need for Innovation in Davis
During the Innovation Center and Nishi discussion, a young man who identified himself as Thomas Slabaugh spoke…
Analysis: The Counter-Narrative on Retail and Big Box Development
Since the early days of the Vanguard, these pages have been fiercely critical of the notion of…
Opportunities Still Wide Open for Economic Development
By Dan Carson Advocates of economic development in the City of Davis, and I count myself…
Council Gets Updated on Status of Nishi, Mace
On Tuesday night, the council received an update on the status of the Mace Ranch Innovation Center…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Shiny Happy People
Coverage of CIO Hire Obscures Critical Questions About Economic Development’s Future When I was in high school…
Sunday Commentary: Move Marks Shift of Power to the County in Economic Development Discussion
It was just a year ago, when departing Chief Innovation Officer Rob White presented a staff report…
Where Do Mace and Nishi Stand?
It has been a tumultuous few weeks. First, nearly three weeks ago, the city received notice from…
Vanguard Analysis: The Exit of Rob White Likely Means the End of Davis as a Regional Economic Development Player
For some time, the Vanguard was aware that Chief Innovation Officer Rob White would be leaving the…
BREAKING NEWS: City Hires New Chief Innovation Officer
(Posted without Commentary from City Release) Davis City Manager Dirk Brazil is pleased to announce the appointment…
Anti-Development Efforts Pick Up
While for the most part it has been fairly quiet, there are signs that the forces that…
Commentary: Economic Development ‘The Davis Way’
I recently read an op-ed in the local paper by James Zanetto and Judy Corbett, which argued…
Guest Commentary: Successful Economic Development Requires Leadership
By Doby Fleeman “The city is developing a reputation of supporting business development. A number of major…
Are We Doubling Down on Economic Development?
One of the most frequently asked questions we get both privately and publicly is what is happening…
My View: Fiscal Situation Not on the Backs of the Progressives
While it has been an easy mark to pin the demise of the innovation parks, and perhaps…
Analysis: Regional View on the Loss of Innovation Park
Yesterday the Sacramento Business Journal reported on the fact that the Davis Innovation Center “is on hold,…