Annual Coalition & Partner Meeting

In the past for December’s gathering, Cool Davis has convened the full Coalition to gather input on plans for the coming year and to celebrate our work together. The last time we did this in person was December 2019.  This year, we are back! Save the Date: January 18th from 4:30pm to 6:30pm. Location Davis Bicycling Hall of Fame in Davis Central Park, corner of B and 3rd. Join us for planning and discussion for the future. Request to be added to the meeting notices list and to become a partner by emailing us at coalition@cooldavis.org.

City of Davis Climate Action and Adaptation Plan

The City of Davis is continuing the next steps in the approval of the its Final CAAP Draft. Reviewed by the council on December 6th where they made final recommendations. Next steps are CEQA review and final adoption in early 2023.

The Final CAAP draft and other City process information can be found here

See this Enterprise Article on the Council discussion of the document in particular, electrification items

View the December 6th the discussion here. Available Archives > City Council > Dec 6 > View Online

City of Davis Downtown Specific Plan

On December 13th the City Council approved the Downtown Davis Specific Plan. This 20 year plan envisions significant increases in density and elevation for downtown properties with over a 1000 new housing units to help secure some of our housing and climate goals together.

The Plan materials and other City process information can be found here

View the December 13th decision here. Click on Available Archives > City Council > Dec 13 > View Online

Listen & Contribute to Yolo County Climate Action Commission Discussions

Formed in 2021, the Yolo County Climate Action Commission current topics include new planning working groups, local funding, and the County Climate Action and Adaptation planning process that is just getting started. The County Climate and Sustainability program has a new website where you can find commission information and the link to their monthly meetings on the 4th Monday of the month at 4 pm.

Regular Working Group & Partner Meetings

Yolo Interfaith Alliance for Climate Justice – Meets 2nd Thursday of the month at 1pm. Email  interfaith@cooldavis.org to be added to the list.

Davis Electric Vehicle Association – Every other month on the 2nd Wednesday at 6pm. Email deva@cooldavis.org to get on the list. Next meeting in February. Catch past meeting videos on DEVA playlist at our YouTube site.

COOL Cuisine – Join them on Facebook and sign up for their meet-up list.

Yolo Mobility – Meets Thursdays at 4 pm. Contact: yolo-mobility@googlegroups.com to request to be added to the group.

Yolo Climate Emergency Coalition – Meets monthly first Thursday of the month at 2pm. Ask to be added to the list at coalition@cooldavis.org

Fridays for Future/Climate Strike – Fridays at noon on the Corner of 5th and B in Davis.