DAVIS, Calif. — As the City of Davis moves forward with its long-awaited General Plan Update, city staff are urging elected officials to adopt a land use strategy that not only accommodates future housing demand but also addresses declining school enrollment, greenhouse gas emissions, fiscal sustainability and the realities of today’s construction market.
A staff report scheduled for discussion at the July 7 City Council meeting outlines the major policy questions shaping the Davis 2050 General Plan Update and signals that the city may need to plan for significantly more housing than previous growth projections alone would suggest.
The General Plan, first adopted in 2001, serves as the city’s blueprint for growth over the next two decades and beyond. City staff describe the current update as a comprehensive effort that will guide development while balancing housing, economic development, infrastructure, climate goals and quality of life…